Soft Power at Center Theatre Group, Performances magazine May 2018

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Dear Audience Member, For me, there’s nothing more exciting than building a new musical and presenting it to the world. If you’re at the Ahmanson for Soft Power, you are part of an act of creation that began when I first sat down for breakfast with David Henry Hwang almost four years ago. I had a commission and a slot in the Taper’s 50TH Season. He had a great idea for a play. Time passed, and that play blossomed into a partnership with Jeanine Tesori and a musical at the Ahmanson. You’re now in my shoes—wondering what these two brilliant artists are going to do with a great idea. I hope you feel as lucky as I do to be anticipating the results of their first collaboration and to be watching a show that’s become even more relevant since David first pitched me the idea that became Soft Power.

I feel lucky, too, to have Celebration Theatre’s Die, Mommie, Die! at the Douglas as part of our second annual Block Party. The three participating companies—Playwrights’ Arena, Critical Mass Performance Group, and Celebration—have distinctive missions and styles, but they, and we, have one thing in common: we all call Los Angeles home. With over 250 theatre companies, this city has more theatres per capita than any other metropolitan area. We have the most talented writers, actors, and directors in the world. Los Angeles has the resources and Los Angeles theatres have the ambition to make our town a global theatre destination. Block Party is designed to help move us a little bit closer to this goal.

A global theatre destination isn’t possible without the support of a local audience of champions. I hope you count yourself among them.

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BLOCK PARTY KICK-OFF

Photo by Genevieve Marie.

We raised our glasses to the Los Angeles theatre community on March 7, 2018 at our Block Party KickOff with specialty drinks, food, music, games, and exclusive ticket offers at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.

Before the festivities began, Center Theatre Group and LA Stage Alliance co-hosted a Community Conversation featuring theatre leaders from across the city discussing “Theatre Destination L.A.—Can Collaboration Build New Audiences?” If you want to hear what they had to say about reaching out to new audiences, creating a fresh narrative for L.A. theatre, and the big challenges and opportunities for the art here, watch the full discussion and listen to the podcast at CTGLA.org/CommunityConversations.

CENTER THEATRE GROUP’S INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND ACCESS TASKFORCE invited NBCUniversal Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Craig Robinson to address the company along with our Director of Social Strategy, Innovation and Impact Leslie K. Johnson on March 8, 2018. After a conversation about why these values matter—and how attitudes and norms regarding inclusion have changed over the past few decades—staff broke out into newly formed affinity groups that will provide ongoing spaces for community building within our company.

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DONORS TOUR OUR PROP & COSTUME SHOP Donors at the Contributor level and above enjoyed tours of The Shop, Center Theatre Group’s costume and prop shop and warehouse in Boyle Heights, on March 10 and 17, 2018.

Visit CTGLA.org/Support to learn more about the special benefits reserved for our supporters, including behind-the-scenes access like this.

COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR FOR THE ARTS One hundred thirty-three students and 33 colleges, universities, and community organizations descended on The Music Center Annex on March 7, 2018 for our third annual College and Career Fair for the Arts. This entirely free event featured workshops on topics like paying for college and audition monologues, one-on-one college counseling, professional headshots, and “Ask Me Anything” sessions with theatre professionals.

BRUNCH WITH AN ASWANG

Community liaison Ted Benito (right) and Center Theatre Group Director of Education and Engagement Tyrone Davis (second from right) welcome guests.

Longanisa and aswangs—Filipino sausage and witches, respectively—were both on the brunch menu on March 10, 2018 at The Park’s Finest BBQ. The occasion was a Community Conversation in honor of Playwrights’ Arena’s production of Bloodletting (onstage at the Douglas for Block Party March 29 – April 8). Actor Reggie Lee, playwright Boni B. Alvarez, and UCLA Associate Professor of Asian American Studies Lucy Burns discussed “Filipino Family Myths and Monsters,” with actor, comedian, and writer Alec Mapa moderating. Listen to the podcast at CTGLA.org/CommunityConversations.

(l-r) Boni Alvarez, Reggie Lee, and Lucy Burns. Photos by Ericka Kreutz.

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The past, present, and future of American theatre converged at the Mark Taper Forum on March 5, 2018 as 12 high school students brought the work of a legendary playwright to life at the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals.

A NEW GENERATION TAKES THE TAPER Students Speak to Be Heard at the August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finals

(l–r) Nico Moreta, Gerardo Navarro, Dominique Payne, Hannah Franklin, AuDrya Clayton, Jackson Lewis, Mylah Eaton, Tairah Umeadi, Daniel Velez, Sarah-Michelle Guei, Natalia Echeverria, and K.J. Powell. Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging.

A DJ spinning and high school students—Center Theatre Group Student Ambassadors—greeting guests on The Music Center Plaza were the first clues that this night was all about a new generation.

The Ambassadors encouraged audience members to step into the shoes of August Wilson’s characters (literally) by taking photos behind life-sized standees designed by students in a recent costume design workshop. They also set the tone for the night with an engagement activity that asked audience members to think about the people in their family or community whose stories need to be told.

By the time the crowd filled the Taper, they were primed to be immersed in Wilson’s work and inspired by the young people making their voices heard. Keeping the energy high were DJ Brutha Gimel, whose song choices were inspired by the characters the finalists portrayed, and projection designer Hana S. Kim, who streamed photos from The Plaza and quotes from the students onto the set. Alumni hosts Rhyver White and Rhenzy Feliz—former program participants— kicked off the evening with a welcome and some reminiscing about their last time onstage at the Taper. They were followed by Janice Wallace, representing the Center Theatre Group Affiliates, the program’s presenting sponsor. Then, master of ceremonies Pat Harvey of CBS2 News introduced the student performers.

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(l–r) Jackson Lewis, Gerardo Navarro, and Hannah Franklin. Hannah Franklin.

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OUR AUGUST WILSON PROGRAM The 12 performances at the August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finals are just a glimpse into an educational journey that impacts the lives of the hundreds of students who participate in Center Theatre Group’s August Wilson Program annually.

This year, 145 students representing 32 schools had the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops and preliminary auditions, where they received written feedback from theatre professionals. Fifty-four students advanced to the semi-final auditions. The 12 regional finalists spent 20 hours honing their craft with Center Theatre Group Teaching Artists and staff before taking the stage at the Taper.

In addition, four Los Angeles schools are participating in the August Wilson In-School Residency, a semester-long personal and artistic study of Wilson and his theatrical contribution to society led by Center Theatre Group Teaching Artists. These students— from Ánimo Leadership Charter High School, Carson High School, East L.A. Performing Arts Magnet, and Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy— and their teachers attended the Regional Finals as part of their curriculum.

“The primary mission of the Center Theatre Group Affiliates is education for young people and building the future population of the theatre,” said Affiliates Vice President Janice Wallace. “We think August Wilson is a very important American playwright, and it’s important to preserve his legacy and carry it down through generations. We love to watch the enthusiasm of the kids who are involved.”

Finally, it was time for the regional finalists—AuDrya Clayton, Mylah Eaton, Natalia Echeverria, Hannah Franklin, SarahMichelle Guei, Jackson Lewis, Nico Moreta, Gerardo Navarro, Dominique Payne, K.J. Powell, Tairah Umeadi, and Daniel Velez—to perform their monologues. Over five months, they had made it through two rounds of auditions; they had come together as an ensemble to support one another through training and rehearsals.

Their voices, speaking August Wilson’s words, filled the Taper where Wilson once worked, bringing his stories of 20TH century African American life into the 21ST century.

During intermission, celebrity judges (including members of our Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom cast) had the unenviable task of choosing two performers to advance to the National Finals at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre on May 7 alongside students from 11 other cities. Hannah Franklin of Orange County School of the Arts—who was also a 2017 regional finalist—was selected for first place and Gerardo Navarro of Ramón C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts earned second place.

Jackson Lewis of Agoura High School earned third place, and was chosen by his peers as the winner of the Ensemble Award, for the regional finalist who best represents the spirit of ensemble.

All 12 students agreed that this experience has had a profound impact on their lives. “I’d always been taught to project onstage, but during the coaching I was instead told to speak so that I could be heard. That really changed my mindset,” said Hannah Franklin. “Rather than projecting for the sake of projecting, I would speak so that my character’s important words could be heard throughout the theatre. This is just one life lesson of many that will continue to influence my craft.”

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Otis College of Art and Design Partners with Center Theatre Group to Introduce Students to Working in Theatre

Otis was equally pleased with the results. “There are a lot of parallels between prop design and product design, and that’s why this is such a wonderful partnership for us,” said Karen Regoli-Arthur. “Product design encompasses creativity and design for a specific use or demographic, while for the theatre the students apply the same skills to a specific play with a particular time and cultural setting.”

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Both organizations see the potential for further collaboration and workforce development. “Props is an area we have difficulty hiring into; there are no props programs at colleges or universities in the western states,” said Center Theatre Group Next Generation Initiatives Director Camille Schenkkan.

These are five of the props that appear in Center Theatre Group’s three Block Party productions this spring—and for five students studying product design at the Otis College of Art and Design, five homework assignments.

Otis professors Perri Chasin and Karen Regoli-Arthur reached out to Center Theatre Group in the fall as they began to develop their spring course, “On Prop Design.”

A brain-picking session quickly evolved into a partnership where Center Theatre Group staff helped introduce the students to prop design for theatre.

The partnership began with a class field trip to The Shop, our costume and prop warehouse in Boyle Heights. Associate Prop Manager Merrianne Nedreberg gave the students a tour and explained the process of creating props for a show. Students also saw the set for Bloodletting (the first show in Block Party) being built, and got their assignment from Nedreberg.

Nedreberg asked them to read all three Block Party scripts, highlight every prop used, create prop lists, craft prop bibles (with details on how every prop was purchased or built)—essentially the process she goes through with each new show—and then choose one prop to research, design, and build. After completing the assignment, they arrived at the Douglas with their props, lists, and bibles, and explained their choices to Nedreberg, who also gave them a behind-the-scenes tour.

Nedreberg added, “The awesome goal would be to build a bridge with these talented young people, teach them what theatre props is, and if they’re interested, they could intern for a semester. I think it would be beneficial to them and their career growth.”

The students came into the project with little experience with theatre; most had never before read a script. Now, they’ve seen how a play is produced on the ground from start to finish—the experience culminated in everyone seeing Bloodletting at the Douglas—and learned how well product design skills like laser cutting, sculpting, upholstery, and graphic design translate from the product design to the prop world.

“I was just delighted” with the partnership, said Perri Chasin. “This has turned out to be for a win-win experience. The students loved the process, they loved making the props, and they are so excited that Center Theatre Group is happy enough that they’re going to display them in the lobby during the run of the show.”

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enjoy it,” said Nedreberg. “I was impressed with the props they came up with, and with the thought that they put behind it.” One student—a home brewer—designed a beer bottle that appears in Bloodletting. She chose to make the beer mango-infused because the play is set in the Philippines. “Sometimes in the prop world we are allowed to put a piece of ourselves in the prop versus doing it solely based on a design or a script,” added Nedreberg.

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PLAYWRIGHTS ON FIRE

Center Theatre Group Launches the L.A. Writers’ Workshop Festival: New Plays Forged in L.A.

QUICK: WHAT CITY IS HOME TO THE WORLD’S BEST, MOST DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF PLAYWRIGHTS? THE ANSWER IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY CLEAR: LOS ANGELES. “The level of talent of writers who live and work in L.A. is unmatched by, I would say, any city in the country at this time,” said Center Theatre Group Literary Manager & Artistic Engagement Strategist Joy Meads. “There’s no better place to live if you love playwrights, if you love new work, and if you support important new American voices.”

Indeed, Los Angeles playwrights are on fire and burning to have their work seen and heard more widely, which is why Center Theatre Group is launching the L.A. Writers’ Workshop Festival: New Plays Forged in L.A. On June 23, 2018, we’re celebrating some of the freshest and most exciting voices and impulses in the modern American theatre with readings of three new plays by past Center Theatre Group L.A. Writers’ Workshop participants.

The Festival marks the first public-facing component of our L.A. Writers’ Workshop, which has supported a group of gifted local playwrights in creating new plays annually since 2005. Each year a new cohort of seven playwrights gathers monthly to share their work with one another and receive developmental and dramaturgical assistance from Center Theatre Group staff.

“We’re responding to an ongoing request from the writers who have been through the Workshop,” said Meads. “They’ve told us they’d like a space to share work that is closer to completion—to get to hear the response of an audience and learn from them, and use the platform Center Theatre Group has to help launch some of these works to production.”

We sent a call out to playwrights for such works and received “a really great response, with dozens of plays from an incredible range of voices and stories.” A committee of the writers’

peers—fellow Workshop participants who had not submitted to the Festival—and members of Center Theatre Group artistic staff then had to choose three plays to feature. “Talking about the plays was a lot of fun—and narrowing them down was excruciating,” said Meads.

Ultimately, they selected Zakiyyah Alexander’s How to Raise a Freeman, Dan O’Brien’s New Life, and Sylvan Oswald’s A Kind of Weather. The plays travel from the New York suburbs and Hollywood to Syria; they tackle race and gender, illness and war.

All three writers are accomplished playwrights, the recipients of many prestigious awards and fellowships whose work has been produced around the country. They also all have had success in other media—television, performance pieces, web series, books, and more—while continuing to write for the stage.

“Playwriting can be a lonely activity,” said Meads. “That’s particularly true in Los Angeles, where many playwrights write for the screen. Screenwriting is rewarding work, but most playwrights feel hungry for community with their tribe of theatre folk.”

The L.A. Writers’ Workshop Festival is designed to satiate that hunger and cultivate that community, with a pre-reading reception on Friday evening for Writers’ Workshop participants; three open-to-the-public readings at the Kirk Douglas Theatre on Saturday; and a post-reading celebration at the theatre for all on Saturday evening.

“This is one step toward finding a more active and robust way to be an ongoing creative home for Los Angeles playwrights.

It’s another way to support the creation of compelling and ambitious new plays, and to showcase the excellence of local playwriting today,” said Meads.

The L.A. Writers’ Workshop Festival receives support from the Time Warner Foundation.

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How do you become a carpenter at a theatre company?

What union does a box office staff belong to? When do most dancers get their big breaks? What kind of degree do you need to be a projection designer?

For three years, the Center Theatre Group team has been quietly What sets the portal apart from other theatre career videos or populating a small corner of the internet with a veritable library websites is many fold. The emphasis is not on jobs that are overtly of theatre career resources for students that answer these visible—actor, playwright, and the like, although these are included— questions—and so much more. The project began as a video but rather on jobs that students may not realize exist. These include series featuring profiles of theatre professionals on the job. costume technicians, stage managers, and theatrical publicists.

Now, students and educators all over the country have access Raising awareness of these career paths can help diversify the people to these videos and a variety of accompanying resources about in them and ensure that there is a deep pool of talent for theatres to the many career paths within the theatre arts. Welcome to the draw from.

Center Theatre Group Working in Theatre portal.

“For every four to six designers employed at the Mark Taper Forum, “The Working in Theatre portal is designed to help students, there are 30 to 40 technicians needed, but design programs rarely primarily high school and college students, start to think teach the craft of technical theatre,” said Schenkkan. “Because of this about the lifestyle they want to have in the arts. We and because there is so much demand for these types of jobs in the could not find that information anywhere else,” said Next commercial entertainment industry, we’re facing a shortage of many Generation Initiatives Director Camille Schenkkan, who runs theatre technicians, like costume drapers and technical directors, in the program along with Center Theatre Group’s workforce Los Angeles. The first step in filling the gap is giving young people development initiatives. “In training programs at the high school information about these jobs and the skills and knowledge they require.” and college level, there is a strong focus on craft, but studying THE WORKING IN THEATRE PORTAL IS ALSO ROOTED IN EQUITY, craft is very different from doing the actual work of it.”

DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION. The entrance to the portal is a quiz designed to help students answer the question, “What’s your theatre career path?”

“We are trying to serve a city of 4 million people and with that comes Questions about personality, artistic goals, and lifestyle lead great responsibility,” said Director of Education Tyrone Davis. “That students to three possible outcomes—independent artist, means making sure that whether a young person wants to be an actor, hybrid, or manager. Career examples are then provided for each stage manager, or costume designer, they know that theatre is a place personality type. A hybrid, for example, is a person who desires for them, theatre belongs to them, and there are more careers than the creativity as well as stability, and generally has a full- or partobvious ones.” time job with one organization while also taking on contract or But the portal is not just a service available to Los Angeles—it is independent work. Teaching artists (who often work at schools free and accessible to all students and teachers with an internet or theatre companies while also acting, writing, or directing) and connection. With downloadable lesson plans for educators, guides to design technicians (who often work full-time at one theatre or internship and job applications, and more, the portal is built to serve contract with a number of smaller theatres on a per-show basis) anyone, anywhere, who wants to join the theatre family. are two examples of hybrid positions.

Visit CTGLA.org/WorkingInTheatre to explore.

FREE, ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES FOR BUILDING A CAREER IN THE THEATRE

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November 1992 marked a titanic shift in American culture when Bill Clinton was elected president—and when Center Theatre Group produced the two parts of Tony Kushner’s landmark play, Angels in America, together for the first time at the Mark Taper Forum.

The rest is history…in fact, a new oral history: Isaac Butler and Dan Kois’ recently published The World Only Spins Forward: The Ascent of Angels in America. We’re excited to share an excerpt here about that legendary Taper World premiere run, featuring Center Theatre Group Founding Artistic Director Gordon Davidson; actor Ron Leibman, who played Roy Cohn at the Taper and on Broadway, where he won a Tony Award®; former Associate Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, who co-directed Angels in America at the Taper; former Producing Artistic Director Robert Egan; and longtime Taper Production Manager Jonathan Barlow Lee.

AN ‘ANGEL’ TAKES FLIGHT AT THE TAPER An Excerpt from The World Only Spins Forward: The Ascent of Angels in America

By the time most of you read this, we will have elected a President and whatever the choice, enormous changes remain to be faced as we all move towards the millennium together. Theatre can be a courageous forum in which the major issues are confronted. In this time of reassessment and change (Perestroika, if you will), we feel particularly excited to be doing Tony Kushner’s play, Angels in America, A Gay Fantasia on National Themes.

—Gordon Davidson, “From the Artistic Director,” in the program to the Mark Taper Forum production, 1992

Oskar Eustis: That incredible scene where Louis says Kaddish over Roy Cohn? The first night at the Taper, there was a disturbance in the audience, and I realized there were dozens of people saying the Kaddish along with Louis. It was so moving! People engaged on a level that I had never seen in a theatre piece.

Ron Leibman: One of the things I did out there is I went to a lot— well, quite a few—hospices. The AIDS epidemic was flying. I spoke to a lot of guys who were dying. I learned a lot from listening to these guys. When we opened, the word got out. Guys with AIDS, different stages, they wanted to see the play. The theatre went out of its way to make sure they got seats. But they needed to sit, a lot of them, close, because the hearing was going, the eyesight was going. At curtain call we could see the first couple of rows. The lights would spill over. We could see the audience. The audience would generally give a standing ovation, but to see guys who could barely stand, giving us a standing ovation, you know, out of their wheelchairs. We were doing a play, yes, but it became something else.

Robert Egan: There was such an explosion of response and support, gratitude, for this play.

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“A DEEPLY MORAL AND DEEPLY AMERICAN PLAY.” — The New York Times

“MORISSEAU CREATES CHARACTERS WHO DON’T MERELY SPEAK, THEY SING WITH THE VERNACULAR OF THEIR COMMUNITY.” — TheaterMania.com

WRITTEN BY DOMINIQUE MORRISEAU DIRECTED BY PATRICIA McGREGOR It’s 2008 and the employees of a Detroit auto factory are facing an uncertain future.

This stirring play follows a family of co-workers navigating economic instability, troubling rumors and the ways in which loyalty and love shape every decision we make.

ON STAGE JUNE 5 – JULY 8 GIL CATES THEATER AT THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE

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GEFFENPLAYHOUSE.ORG/SKELETONCREW Geffen Playhouse is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the cultural life of Los Angeles through plays and educational programs that inform, entertain and inspire.

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Tony Kushner: The second or third marathon performance was the day after the election of Clinton. And the next week, Time magazine’s cover was “Overturning the Reagan Era,” with a picture of Ronald Reagan upside down. On Time magazine!

And that was back when people were still in awe of him. It was like seeing a picture of Jesus with, like, you know, bunny ears. That performance was like a rock concert—people were just—every Reagan joke got, you know, hours of applause and cheering, ’cause people were so excited that this nightmare was looking like it maybe was gonna start to turn around.

Eustis: It was suddenly apparent that we were in a different universe, where you just hit the audience and you suddenly realize, Oh, the appetite for this is so much bigger than we thought.

Leibman: I thought we’d have a gay audience, a Jewish audience, that would clear out in about a week. I had no idea.

Jonathan Barlow Lee: I think that was part of Gordon wanting to leave them wanting more. There was a lot of buzz about it. Gordon was trying to position it in a way to set the ball to be spiked to Broadway with as much vigor as possible.

Kushner: It felt like the play had arrived at the right moment. And so some people said it didn’t matter if Part Two is a piece of garbage—this thing is going to Broadway.

Former Public Theater Artistic Director JoAnne Akalaitis: The performance I attended, Frank Rich and Alex Witchel were there. It was like the czar and czarina of theatre culture coming to check it out.

Leibman: Then I heard the Shuberts were coming, the Nederlanders were coming. I sort of got it. I realized it was going to have a life after Los Angeles. Jesus Christ, this thing is not going to close in one night!

Kushner: Gordon Davidson and I had a long, long talk. He’s one of the founders of the regional theatre movement, and he said, “You don’t have a choice. You have to take this to Broadway.”

Eustis: The run of Angels at the Taper was four weeks, because we didn’t think anyone would want to see it. So it was followed by An Evening with Will Explore an expansive gallery of photos from the Rogers. We shut down Angels in order to have James Taper’s celebrated premiere of Angels in America at Whitmore play Will Rogers to half-empty houses! It CTGLA.org/Timeline. was a nightmare!

Bring Your Show to the BLOCK PARTY

CENTER THEATRE GROUP IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM THEATRES AROUND LOS ANGELES FOR BLOCK PARTY 2018/19.

We would love to see your show onstage at the Douglas as part of our annual celebration of the vibrant theatre of our city. Visit CTGLA.org/BlockParty to learn more about the program and application process.

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Photo: Arnaud Pyvka

Excerpted from The World Only Spins Forward: The Ascent of Angels in America by Isaac Butler and Dan Kois. Published by Bloomsburg USA. Portions of the book first appeared in Slate.

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2017/18 SEASON SEASON BONUS OPTION

Matthew Bourne’s production of

THE RED SHOES

Based on the film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and the Hans Christian Andersen Fairytale Music by Bernard Herrmann Directed and Choreographed by Matthew Bourne American Premiere Sep 15 – Oct 1, 2017

FIRST SEASON PRODUCTION

BRIGHT STAR

Music, Book, and Story

by Steve Martin Music, Lyrics, and Story

by Edie Brickell Choreography by Josh Rhodes Directed by Walter Bobbie Oct 11 – Nov 19, 2017 SECOND SEASON PRODUCTION

SOMETHING ROTTEN!

Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick Directed and Choreographed by Casey Nicholaw Nov 21 – Dec 31, 2017 THIRD SEASON PRODUCTION

SOFT POWER

FOURTH SEASON PRODUCTION

THE HUMANS

By Stephen Karam Directed by Joe Mantello June 19 – July 29, 2018

Pictured: Conrad Ricamora

Play and Lyrics by David Henry Hwang Music and Additional Lyrics by Jeanine Tesori Choreography by Sam Pinkleton Directed by Leigh Silverman World Premiere May 3 – June 10, 2018

FIFTH SEASON PRODUCTION

AIN’T TOO PROUD

The Life and Times of The Temptations Book by Dominique Morisseau Music and Lyrics from The Legendary Motown Catalog Choreography by Sergio Trujillo Directed by Des McAnuff Aug 21 – Sep 30, 2018

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank the following donors who have made extraordinary investments in Center Theatre Group’s future.

Their support will ensure that Center Theatre Group—and Los Angeles audiences and artists— enjoy another 50 years of theatrical excellence.

GIFTS OF $5,000,000 AND ABOVE Brindell Roberts Gottlieb Kirk & Anne Douglas Ahmanson Foundation GIFTS OF $1,000,000 AND ABOVE Anonymous Laura & James Rosenwald & Orinoco Foundation Renee & Meyer Luskin Sue Tsao The Annenberg Foundation Anonymous Edgerton Foundation Kiki & David Gindler Patricia Glaser & Sam Mudie Aliza Karney Guren & Marc Guren Ann & Stephen F. Hinchliffe, Jr. The Louis and Harold Price Foundation GIFTS OF $500,000 AND ABOVE Deena & Edward Nahmias Amy Forbes & Andrew Murr Jerry & Terri Kohl Michael Ritchie & Kate Burton Elliott Sernel

Nancy & Eric Garen Glenn & Andrea Sonnenberg Anonymous The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Diana Buckhantz & the Vladimir and Araxia Buckhantz Foundation Vicki King Louise Moriarty Thomas Safran Judie Stein & Stein Family Foundation GIFTS OF $100,000 AND ABOVE Jody & David Lippman The Campagna Family Deidra Norman Schumann Donna & John Sussman Yvonne & Derek Bell Mara & Joseph Carieri Friars Charitable Foundation Cindy & Gary Frischling Bill Resnick & Michael Stubbs Cheryl A. Shepherd GIFTS OF $50,000 AND ABOVE Anonymous Anne Bruner & Jim Bremner Patrick Owen & Norman Dixon Carol & Stephen Rountree Sunshine Stone Peter & Iona Tompkins Hope Landis Warner

GIFTS OF $250,000 AND ABOVE Joni & Miles Benickes Donna Schweers & Tom Geiser

Center Theatre Group would also like to thank the following donors for making commitments to the 50 Anniversary Campaign through legacy gifts to our Endowment: TH

Legacy Gifts $1,000,000 AND ABOVE Judith & Thomas Beckmen Martin Massman Diane & Leon Morton Peter & Susan Van Haften $500,000 AND ABOVE Richard & Norma Camp Susan A. Grode Linda S. Peterson $250,000 AND ABOVE Pamela & Dennis Beck Shirley & Irving Ashkenas Bill Cohn & Dan Miller Maggy Simon I.H. Sutnick

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OTHER LEGACY GIFTS Maynard & Linda Brittan–Traub-Brittan Family Trust Steven Llanusa & Glenn Miya, M.D. Gloria Lothrop Carol & Douglas Mancino Renee & Robert Nunn Nan Rae Randy & Bruce Ross Wes Schaefer & Cathy King-Schaefer Margaret White

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank the following donors who have made extraordinary investments in Center Theatre Group’s future.

Their support will ensure that Center Theatre Group—and Los Angeles audiences and artists— enjoy another 50 years of theatrical excellence.

GIFTS OF $5,000,000 AND ABOVE Brindell Roberts Gottlieb Kirk & Anne Douglas Ahmanson Foundation GIFTS OF $1,000,000 AND ABOVE Anonymous Laura & James Rosenwald & Orinoco Foundation Renee & Meyer Luskin Sue Tsao The Annenberg Foundation Anonymous Edgerton Foundation Kiki & David Gindler Patricia Glaser & Sam Mudie Aliza Karney Guren & Marc Guren Ann & Stephen F. Hinchliffe, Jr. The Louis and Harold Price Foundation GIFTS OF $500,000 AND ABOVE Deena & Edward Nahmias Amy Forbes & Andrew Murr Jerry & Terri Kohl Michael Ritchie & Kate Burton Elliott Sernel

Nancy & Eric Garen Glenn & Andrea Sonnenberg Anonymous The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Diana Buckhantz & the Vladimir and Araxia Buckhantz Foundation Vicki King Louise Moriarty Thomas Safran Judie Stein & Stein Family Foundation GIFTS OF $100,000 AND ABOVE Jody & David Lippman The Campagna Family Deidra Norman Schumann Donna & John Sussman Yvonne & Derek Bell Mara & Joseph Carieri Friars Charitable Foundation Cindy & Gary Frischling Bill Resnick & Michael Stubbs Cheryl A. Shepherd GIFTS OF $50,000 AND ABOVE Anonymous Anne Bruner & Jim Bremner Patrick Owen & Norman Dixon Carol & Stephen Rountree Sunshine Stone Peter & Iona Tompkins Hope Landis Warner

GIFTS OF $250,000 AND ABOVE Joni & Miles Benickes Donna Schweers & Tom Geiser

Center Theatre Group would also like to thank the following donors for making commitments to the 50 Anniversary Campaign through legacy gifts to our Endowment:

MICHAEL RITCHIE Artistic Director | STEPHEN D. ROUNTREE Managing Director | DOUGLAS C. BAKER Producing Director GORDON DAVIDSON Founding Artistic Director

CENTER THEATRE GROUP

PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF

Play and Lyrics by

$1,000,000 AND ABOVE Judith & Thomas Beckmen Martin Massman Diane & Leon Morton Peter & Susan Van Haften

BILLY BUSTAMANTE KARA GUY JON HOCHE KENDYL ITO FRANCIS JUE AUSTIN KU RAYMOND J. LEE ALYSE ALAN LOUIS JAYGEE MACAPUGAY DANIEL MAY PAUL HEESANG MILLER KRISTEN FAITH OEI MARIA-CHRISTINA OLIVERAS GEENA QUINTOS CONRAD RICAMORA TREVOR SALTER EMILY STILLINGS

Scenic Design

$500,000 AND ABOVE Richard & Norma Camp Susan A. Grode Linda S. Peterson $250,000 AND ABOVE Pamela & Dennis Beck Shirley & Irving Ashkenas Bill Cohn & Dan Miller Maggy Simon I.H. Sutnick P 2 PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE

Lighting Design

Costume Design

DAVID ZINN Hair & Wig Design

Make-Up Design

ANGELINA AVALLONE

JOEL GOLDES JOY LANCETA CORONEL

Orchestrations

Dance Music Arranger

Music Director

JOHN CLANCY

OSKAR EUSTIS

KAI HARADA

Dialect Coaches

TOM WATSON

DANNY TROOB

Sound Design

MARK BARTON

ANITA YAVICH

Dramaturg

OTHER LEGACY GIFTS Maynard & Linda Brittan–Traub-Brittan Family Trust Steven Llanusa & Glenn Miya, M.D. Gloria Lothrop Carol & Douglas Mancino Renee & Robert Nunn Nan Rae Randy & Bruce Ross Wes Schaefer & Cathy King-Schaefer Margaret White

JEANINE TESORI

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Music and Additional Lyrics by

DAVID HENRY HWANG

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Associate Artistic Director

KELLEY KIRKPATRICK

Fight Director

STEVE RANKIN Casting

HEIDI GRIFFITHS, CSA KATE MURRAY, CSA Production Stage Manager

DAVID LURIE-PERRET

Music Supervisor

CHRIS FENWICK Choreography by

SAM PINKLETON Directed by

LEIGH SILVERMAN PRODUCED IN ASSOCIATION WITH EAST WEST PLAYERS AND THE CURRAN Soft Power was originally co-commissioned by Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles, CA, Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director, Stephen D. Rountree, Managing Director, and The Public Theater, New York, NY, Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director, Patrick Willingham, Executive Director.

May 3 – June 10, 2018 AHMANSON THEATRE PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE P 3

CAST Francis Jue.............................................................................................................................................................DHH Alyse Alan Louis............................................................................................................................................Zoe/Hillary Conrad Ricamora.............................................................................................................................................Xue Xing Jon Hoche...........................................................................................................................Tony Manero/Chief Justice Kendyl Ito.................................................................................................................................................................Jing Austin Ku......................................................................................................................................................Bobby Bob Raymond J. Lee..................................................................................................................................Randy Ray/Veep Maria-Christina Oliveras................................................................................................................Campaign Manager Billy Bustamante, Jon Hoche, Kendyl Ito, Austin Ku, Raymond J. Lee, Jaygee Macapugay, Daniel May, Paul HeeSang Miller, Kristen Faith Oei, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Geena Quintos.....................................................................................................Ensemble UNDERSTUDIES Should an understudy substitute for a listed performer, it will be posted in the lobby at the time of the performance.

For Zoe/Hillary—Kara Guy For Xue Xing—Billy Bustamante For DHH—Raymond J. Lee SWINGS Trevor Salter Emily Stillings DANCE CAPTAIN Geena Quintos ASSISTANT DANCE CAPTAIN Daniel May STAGE MANAGERS Shelley Miles Ellen Goldberg (New York) David S. Franklin (Los Angeles) TIME/PLACE Los Angeles, early 21 century; and Shanghai, China, early 22 century.

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INTERMISSION Soft Power will be performed with one intermission.

ORCHESTRA Music Director/Conductor—David O Associate Music Director—Alex Harrington Associate Conductor/Keyboard—Alby Potts Woodwinds—Sal Lozano, Joe Stone, Jeff Driskill, Paul Curtis French Horns—Joe Meyer, Kristy Morrell Trumpets—Dan Fornero, Rob Schaer Trombone/Contractor—Robert Payne Harp—Amy Wilkins Bass—Ken Wild Drums—Ed Smith Percussion—Matt Ordaz Concertmaster—Jen Choi Fischer Violins—Grace Oh, Rebecca Chung, Marisa Kuney, Neel Hammond, Mark Cargill Viola—Diane Gilbert Cello—David Mergen Please turn off all electronic devices such as cellular phones and watch alarms. The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, with or without flash, is strictly prohibited.

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WHO’S WHO BILLY BUSTAMANTE (Ensemble, understudy for Xue Xing) is a New York City-based performer, director, and photographer. Broadway: Miss Saigon (Engineer u/s), The King and I (Lun Tha u/s). NYC/regional: Here Lies Love at The Public Theater, Arena Stage, Old Globe, Paper Mill Playhouse, Sacramento Music Circus, Walnut Street Theatre, San Jose Rep, North Shore Music Theatre, Pan Asian Rep, Prospect Theater Company, and Arden Theatre Company. Billy recently directed the NYC revivals of The Adding Machine and LaChiusa’s The Wild Party. He is co-founder of Broadway Barkada and on the teaching faculty at Jen Waldman Studio. Billy is passionately committed to the development of new works and new artists. Thanks to Peyton, his family, and this wonderful company! BillyBustamante.com, Instagram: @bjcb KARA GUY (Understudy for Zoe/Hillary) is fresh off of the musical First Date at Blumenthal Performing Arts in Charlotte, NC, where she was an understudy and played the lead role of Casey. OffBroadway: Clinton the Musical (Ensemble, u/s Hillary and Monica).

Other notable roles include Hairspray (Penny), Crazy for You (Polly), Nunsense (Sister Amnesia), Oregon Trail the Musical (Natalie), and The Wedding Singer (Holly). She also was part of the 10 Anniversary National Tour of Footloose playing Rusty. Thanks to Dave for sticking with me and my loves—Jeff and Chompers!

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JON HOCHE (Tony Manero/Chief Justice/ Ensemble). Off-Broadway: Vietgone (Manhattan Theatre Club); Soul Samurai, The Inexplicable Redemption of Agent G (Ma-Yi Theater); Hello, From the Children of Planet Earth (Playwrights Realm). North American tour: War Horse (National Theatre). Other select credits: Vietgone (South Coast Repertory); Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England (Two River Theater); Dracula (Premiere Stages); Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, and Titus Andronicus (American Globe Theatre); Little Shop of Horrors (The Gateway Playhouse). Participant in the first diversity puppetry workshop at The Jim Henson Company. Artistic Associate of Vampire Cowboys Theatre Company. JonHoche.com

KENDYL ITO (Jing/Ensemble) is excited to join Soft Power amongst a crew of beautiful artists! International/national tour: Matilda. Regional/other theatre credits: A Chorus Line (dir. Baayork Lee), Grease, Rent, Seussical, Oliver, American Idiot, Tiananmen. Kendyl is a proud member of the National Asian Artists Project (NAAP), a Pace University alum, and has also been seen in concerts at Feinstein’s 54 Below including 54 Sings Little Women, Music and Laughter, and Samantha Spade. Endless love and gratitude to Mom, Dad, Kelsey, Jeremy & Dave.

FRANCIS JUE (DHH) is happy to return to Center Theatre Group after last season’s King of the Yees. Broadway: Pacific Overtures, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and M. Butterfly. Other favorite theatre credits include Yellow Face (Obie and Lucille Lortel Awards, plus Drama Desk and Drama League nominations), In the Next Room (or the vibrator play) (ariZoni Award), Miss Saigon (Elliot Norton Award), Kiss of the Spider Woman (Drama-Logue Award), Cabaret (Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award), Falsettoland, Kung Fu, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Love’s Labour’s Lost, Wild Goose Dreams, and Paper Dolls. Film and TV credits include Joyful Noise, and recurring roles on Madam Secretary, Law & Order: SVU, and The Good Wife.

AUSTIN KU (Bobby Bob/Ensemble).

International/Broadway tour: David Henry Hwang’s Chinglish (dir. Leigh Silverman). Off-Broadway: Pacific Overtures (dir. John Doyle) and Anne Washburn’s Iphigenia in Aulis (dir.

Rachel Chavkin), both at Classic Stage Company; Tokio Confidential (Atlantic Theater). Regional: Berkeley Rep, Delaware REP (The Bells, wr./dir. Theresa Rebeck), Foothill Music Theatre (Dean Goodman Award), Ogunquit Playhouse (IRNE nomination), SF Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare Theatre of NJ, Stoneham Theatre (BroadwayWorld nomination), South Coast Rep (StageSceneLA Award), Walnut Street Theatre (Barrymore nomination), and many more. Film: Detective Chinatown 2, Creative Control, Sleeping with Other People, The Woman in the Dress. TV: Shades of Blue (recurring), Billions, Bull, Homeland, Sneaky Pete, The Affair, Younger, PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE P5

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and more. Training: Boston Conservatory, Upright Citizens Brigade. Thanks to the Soft Power team and as always CTC/DB and AG. @secretaustinman, Austin-Ku.com RAYMOND J. LEE (Randy Ray/Veep/ Ensemble, understudy for DHH) is excited to make his Center Theatre Group debut! Thanks to the Soft Power team for letting him be part of this World premiere. Ray recently originated the role of Ralph in Groundhog Day on Broadway. Other Broadway credits: Honeymoon in Vegas, Anything Goes, Mamma Mia! Off-Broadway: The Two Gentlemen of Verona (The Public), The Wild Party (Encores!). Regional: Tiger Style! (La Jolla Playhouse), Stuck Elevator (A.C.T.), Nerds (PTC), Great Wall (Village Theatre). TV: Billions, Red Oaks, Smash, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Fame, Succession. Film: The Greatest Showman, Ghost Town, The Mikado Project. Ray’s voiceover work includes The Guardian Brothers on Netflix, audiobooks, and several animated shows. Thanks to Nicolosi & Co. and Sullivan Talent Group. Love to Robbi and Ella. Go U Northwestern! Visit raymondjlee.com for more info and follow @raymondjlee.

Where Elephants Weep. Jaygee has a passion for collaborating on new musicals including Tears of Heaven by Frank Wildhorn, Till Soon, Anne by Christine Toy Johnson & Bobby Cronin, Honor by Pete Mills, and Good Times Roll by The Cars. She proudly sang for our troops with the USO. Thankful for the support of my parents, Eric, friends, and David.

DANIEL MAY (Ensemble/Assistant Dance Captain) is overjoyed to be a part of Soft Power and dedicates his performance to his nephew Nathan. Daniel was born in South Korea and grew up in Southern California, attending the Orange County High School of the Arts. Daniel first worked with David Henry Hwang in the original Broadway revival cast of Flower Drum Song starring Lea Salonga and then went on the road with the first national tour of Jeanine Tesori’s Thoroughly Modern Millie, where he took over the role of Ching Ho. Other theatre credits include, Off-Broadway: Red Eye of Love (Amas); and regional: Beijing Spring, Pippin (East West Players); I Only Have Eyes For You (Montalban); Mary Poppins (Tuacahn); Miss Saigon (McCoy Rigby). Thanks to the creative team for everything! Love to his family, friends, and Mateo, who make this all possible. Instagram: @boydanoh

ALYSE ALAN LOUIS (Zoe/Hillary).

Broadway: Amélie (original cast recording), Disaster!, Mamma Mia! Off-Broadway: A New Brain (Encores! Off-Center/original cast recording); The Civilians’ Pretty Filthy (Abrons Arts Center/original cast recording); Academia Nuts (NYMF/The Signature). Regional: Amélie (Center Theatre Group and Berkeley Rep); The Rocky Horror Show (Bucks County Playhouse); Nerds (Philadelphia Theatre Co.); Spring Awakening (Olney Theatre Center); Pop! Who Shot Andy Warhol? (City Theatre PA).

PAUL HEESANG MILLER (Ensemble).

Broadway: Miss Saigon, The King and I (Lincoln Center), Mamma Mia! Regional: Walnut St, PCLO, Music Theatre Wichita, North Shore Music Theatre, Weston Playhouse, Saint Michael’s Playhouse, Kansas City Starlight, Artpark. BFA Elon University. Excited to be here in California to present Soft Power! Extremely grateful to ALL at Center Theatre Group! Huge thanks to the genius Soft Power team and to Harden Curtis Kirsten Riley Agency. Follow me @paulheesangmiller.

JAYGEE MACAPUGAY (Ensemble).

Broadway: original company of School of Rock (cast recording). Off-Broadway: School of Rock (Gramercy), Here Lies Love (Imelda Marcos, Public Theater), Hello, Dolly! (Irene Molloy, Pershing Square Signature), Sondheim Suites (Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall), The Rockae (Prospect Theater). Regional favorites: Here Lies Love (Imelda, Seattle Repertory), Smokey Joe’s Café (Brenda, Maltz Jupiter), Miss Saigon (MUNY, 5th Avenue, Casa Mañana), The King and I (KC Starlight). International:

KRISTEN FAITH OEI (Ensemble). Ecstatic to be back home in California, Kristen, a Bay Area native, was most recently seen in the Broadway revival of David Henry Hwang’s M. Butterfly. Other NYC productions include the original revival Broadway cast of The King and I (LCT), the original Broadway cast of SpiderMan: Turn Off the Dark (u/s Mary Jane), the Off-Broadway premiere of DHH’s Kung Fu (Signature Theatre), and In Your Arms (NYFSF). International/first national tours and sit-downs include Wicked (dance captain), We Will Rock

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You in Las Vegas, Elton John & Tim Rice’s Aida (u/s Amneris), West Side Story in Europe, and Fame. Various TV appearances include The Suite Life on Deck, Mozart in the Jungle, and the film Isn’t It Romantic. Endless gratitude and love to DHH, the SP team, family, friends, and most of all, to God. Romans 8:38 & 39. @Dragonfly02 MARIA-CHRISTINA OLIVERAS (Campaign Manager/Ensemble). Broadway: Amélie (original cast recording), Machinal, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.

Dedicated to new works, Maria-Christina has originated roles in a number of World premieres including Here Lies Love (The Public; original cast recording), Pretty Filthy (The Civilians; original cast recording), Taylor Mac’s 24 Decade… (St. Ann’s Warehouse), And Miles to Go (PCP), Reading Under the Influence (DR2), The Really Big Once (Target Margin), After (PCP). Other NYC credits include Romeo and Juliet (NYSF/The Public), Zorba! (City Center Encores!), Night Sky (BPAC). Regional: Berkeley Rep, ACT, Williamstown, Long Wharf, Huntington, Baltimore Center Stage, Sundance, Hudson Valley Shakespeare, O’Neill Theater Center, among others.

Selected film/TV: Manhattan Night, St. Vincent, The Humbling, Time Out of Mind, Nurse Jackie, Law & Order: SVU. Education: BA Yale; MFA National Theatre Conservatory.

GEENA QUINTOS (Ensemble/Dance Captain). Broadway/national tours: Miss Saigon, A Chorus Line. Off-Broadway/ regional: Here Lies Love (Seattle Rep); Normativity, Held Momentarily (PTC); Miss Saigon (Paramount Theatre).

Connie in One Thrilling Combination at The Public Theater. Geena comes from a huge family full of people with even bigger hearts.

Thank you Bloc Fam for everything you do! David, Jeanine, Leigh & Sam—absolutely all my love! For you, Dad.

CONRAD RICAMORA (Xue Xing). Broadway: The King And I. Off Broadway: Here Lies Love (TheatreWorld Award, Lortel nomination). Regional: Allegiance (Old Globe); Tartuffe, Woyzeck, Fuddy Meers (Clarence Brown Theatre); Romeo and Juliet (Utah Shakespeare Festival); The Taming of the Shrew (North Carolina Shakespeare Festival). Film: Talladega Nights, The Light of the Moon, Raising Christopher (writer/producer/actor).

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TV: How to Get Away With Murder (Oliver). Education: MFA, University of Tennessee. Awarded 2016 Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award and 2017 Equality California Visibility Award. Twitter/Instagram: @conradricamora TREVOR SALTER (Swing). Off-Broadway: Here Lies Love (The Public Theater, original cast); Revolting Rhymes (Lucille Lortel Theatre). Regional: Here Lies Love (Seattle Rep). Other theatre credits include Cabaret (The Secret Theatre); The Loon (Abrons Arts Center, JACK); to the left of the pantry and under the sugar shack (La MaMa). Film: Ricki and The Flash (2015).

BFA NYU. Trevor is thrilled and thankful to be a part of this production. Thank you to the cast, crew, and creative team for all your hard work. Special thanks to Ma & Pop, Mom, Juno, and of course my darling Anna, for all your unconditional love and support.

EMILY STILLINGS (Swing). Broadway: The King and I (Lincoln Center). TV: multiple episodes of Saturday Night Live (Lin-Manuel Miranda, Saoirse Ronan, Jimmy Fallon, Kevin Hart), including the “Welcome to Hell” digital short, and multiple episodes of Lip Sync Battle (LL Cool J, John Krasinski). So much love for Mom. Thank you for being my biggest supporter always. @emilystillings DAVID HENRY HWANG’s (Play and Lyrics) stage works include the plays M. Butterfly, Chinglish, Yellow Face (Mark Taper Forum 2007), Kung Fu, Golden Child, The Dance and the Railroad, and FOB, as well as the Broadway musicals Elton John & Tim Rice’s Aida (co-author, Ahmanson 2002), Flower Drum Song (revival, Mark Taper Forum 2001), and Disney’s Tarzan.

Hwang is a Tony Award winner and three-time nominee, a three-time Obie Award winner, and a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. He is also America’s most-produced living opera librettist, whose works have been honored with two Grammy Awards, and a writer/consulting producer for the Golden Globe-winning television series The Affair.

Hwang serves on the Board of the Lark Play Development Center, as Head of Playwriting at Columbia University School of the Arts, and as Chair of the American Theatre Wing. ®

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JEANINE TESORI (Music and Additional Lyrics) has written a diverse catalog for Broadway, opera, film, and television.

Her Broadway musicals include Fun Home (2015 Tony Award winner, Pulitzer finalist), Violet, Caroline, or Change, Shrek the Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Twelfth Night (LCT), and John Guare’s A Free Man of Color. Delacorte: Mother Courage (starring Meryl Streep). She has received five Tony nominations, three Obie Awards, and three Drama Desk Awards. Her operas include The Lion, the Unicorn and Me and Blizzard on Marblehead Neck (MET/LCT Opera/ Theater and Glimmerglass Opera commission); and her upcoming collaboration with Tazewell Thompson, Blue, will premiere at Glimmerglass Opera next season. She wrote the musical featured in the 2016 revival of Gilmore Girls and has also written material for artists such as The Girl in 14G for Kristin Chenoweth and has been featured in the documentaries Show Business and Theater of War. Tesori became the founding Artistic Director of the concert series New York City Center Encores! Off-Center. She took one of those concerts, Sunday in the Park with George (starring Jake Gyllenhaal), to Broadway, where she produced the 2017 revival, with ATG and Riva Marker.

LEIGH SILVERMAN (Director). Broadway: Violet by Jeanine Tesori, Brian Crawley (Roundabout, Tony nomination), Chinglish (David Henry Hwang), Well.

Others with David Henry Hwang: Kung Fu (Signature Theatre), Golden Child (Signature Theatre), Yellow Face (Center Theatre Group/Public Theater). Recent: Harry Clarke (Vineyard Theatre/Minetta Lane, Lortel nomination), Sweet Charity (New Group), On the Exhale (Roundabout), The Outer Space (Public Theater), All The Ways To Say I Love You (MCC), The Way We Get By (Second Stage), Tumacho (Clubbed Thumb), American Hero (Williamstown Theatre Festival, Second Stage), No Place to Go (Public Theater), The (Curious Case of the) Watson Intelligence (Playwrights Horizons), The Madrid (MTC), In The Wake (Center Theatre Group/Berkeley/Public Theater, Obie Award, Lortel nomination), The Call (Playwrights Horizons), Go Back to Where You Are (Playwrights Horizons, Obie Award), From Up Here (MTC, Drama Desk nomination). Encores: Really Rosie, The Wild Party, Violet. Upcoming: Wild Goose Dreams (Public Theater/La Jolla Playhouse), Hurricane Diane (NYTW/Two River Theater).

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SAM PINKLETON (Choreography).

Broadway: Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Tony nomination); Significant Other, Amélie, Heisenberg, and Machinal. Center Theatre Group: Amélie, Kansas City Choir Boy, Heisenberg, Buyer & Cellar. Opera: Trouble in Tahiti, Clemency (Dutch National Opera). Off-Broadway/regional: BAM, Playwrights Horizons, Soho Rep, Roundabout, Manhattan Theatre Club, TFANA, Berkeley Rep, American Repertory Theater, Kansas City Rep, Theatreworks USA, Actors Theatre of Louisville, and McCarter Theatre. Sam is a collaborating artist with The Civilians, Pig Iron Theatre Company, and The Dance Cartel. Upcoming: Runaways (director—Public Theater/Delacorte), Dave (Arena Stage).

CHRIS FENWICK (Music Supervisor) most recently music supervised the Broadway revival of Once On This Island and music directed the Kennedy Center revival of Chess and the Broadway revival of Sunday in the Park with George, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. He music directed the Public Theater and Broadway productions of Fun Home (2015 Tony Award, Best Musical) and music supervised the national tour. He is the founding music director of City Center Encores! Off-Center and has music directed 11 productions with the program. He music directed the original productions of Michael John LaChiusa’s Giant, Los Otros, Queen of the Mist, See What I Wanna See, and the Transport Group revival of Hello Again. Broadway and OffBroadway credits include Rocky, The Pajama Game (2006 Tony Award, Best Revival), Here Lies Jenny, Mother Courage at Shakespeare in the Park, starring Meryl Streep, and more.

Upcoming: music supervisor, Fun Home (Young Vic, London).

DAVID ZINN (Scenic Design). Broadway includes set and costume design for Spongebob Squarepants, Amélie, Fun Home (Tony nomination), and The Last Ship; set design for The Humans (Tony Award); and costume design for A Doll’s House, Part 2 and Airline Highway (both Tony nominations). Off-Broadway includes set design for Torch Song (Second Stage), Hamlet (Public Theater), Hir (Playwrights Horizons), and set and costume design for The Flick, Circle Mirror Transformation, Placebo (Playwrights Horizons), Choir Boy (MTC), and Dogfight (Second Stage). Regional includes Steppenwolf, The Guthrie, and Berkeley Rep. Center Theatre Group: set and costume design for Amélie and Girlfriend, costume design for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo and The Cider House Rules.

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ANITA YAVICH (Costume Design). Broadway: Fool for Love, Venus in Fur, Chinglish, and Anna in the Tropics. NYC: Oedipus El Rey, Measure for Pleasure (NYSF); The View Upstairs (Lynn Redgrave Theater); The Legend of Georgia McBride, Coraline, The Wooden Breeks (MCC); Tumacho (Clubbed Thumb); Nathan the Wise, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Orlando, New Jerusalem, and Texts for Nothing (CSC); Big Love, Kung Fu, Golden Child, Iphigenia 2.0 (Signature); The Oldest Boy (LCT); The Explorers Club (MTC); Lives of the Saints, All in the Timing (Primary Stages); Macbeth, Coriolanus, and Svejk (TFANA). Opera: Aida (SF Opera, Washington Opera, Seattle Opera); Cyrano de Bergerac (La Scala, MET, Royal Opera); Les Trojans (MET). Puppet and costume designer for The Sound of Music (Salzburger Marionettentheater). Awards: Obie, Lucille Lortel, and Drama Desk Awards.

MARK BARTON (Lighting Design). Broadway: The Real Thing, Violet, The Realistic Joneses, Amélie (co-designed with Jane Cox). Off-Broadway: Admissions (Lincoln Center Theater); Hamlet, February House, Titus Andronicus (The Public); Signature Plays, John, Paradise Park (Signature Theatre); The (Curious Case of the) Watson Intelligence, Detroit, The Big Meal, Circle Mirror Transformation (Playwrights Horizons); Bad Jews, Look Back in Anger (Roundabout); Notes from Underground, Chair (Theatre for a New Audience). Other NYC: numerous productions with Elevator Repair Service, BAM, Soho Rep, Juilliard Opera, Encores! Off-Center 2013–2017 (NYCC). Regional: A.R.T., Guthrie, La Jolla Playhouse, Yale Rep, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Long Wharf, Cincinnati Playhouse, Huntington, South Coast Rep, Berkeley Rep, Syracuse Stage, Asolo Rep, Perseverance. Center Theatre Group: Amélie (Ahmanson Theatre); No Child… (Kirk Douglas Theatre).

KAI HARADA (Sound Design). Broadway: The Band’s Visit, Amélie, Sunday in the Park with George, Allegiance, Gigi, Fun Home, On the Town, First Date, Follies (Tony Award & Drama Desk nominations), and Million Dollar Quartet.

Other: A Legendary Romance; Poster Boy (Williamstown); Candide (LA Opera); Brooklynite (Vineyard); Chess, Little Dancer, and First You Dream (Kennedy Center); Zorro (Moscow, Atlanta); Hinterm Horizont (Berlin); Sweeney Todd and Man of La Mancha (Portland Opera); She Loves Me (Oregon Shakespeare Festival). Audio consultant for the revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Education: Yale University.

TOM WATSON (Hair & Wig Design) headed the wig and makeup department at The Metropolitan Opera for 17 years. He has designed more than 80 Broadway productions including Wicked, Rock of Ages, How to Succeed..., The Addams Family, Annie, Act One, You Can’t Take It With You, The King and I (LCT & tour), The Sound of Music (national tour), Dames at Sea, Thérèse Raquin, Fiddler on the Roof, Bright Star (Broadway & tour), Oslo (LCT), Long Day’s Journey into Night, Falsettos, The Little Foxes, Junk (LCT), The Parisian Woman, and My Fair Lady (LCT).

ANGELINA AVALLONE (Make-Up Design). Broadway: War Paint, The Prince of Broadway, Cabaret, Disgraced, Big Fish, Cinderella, Wit, Master Class, Good People, The Assembled Parties, Love Music, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Curtains, Leap of Faith, 9 to 5, Chaplin, The Addams Family, Young Frankenstein, The Anarchist, Dreamgirls, Anything Goes, ...Edwin Drood, Sweeney Todd, Gypsy, A Little Night Music, Company, Nice Work if You Can Get It, West Side Story, Rock of Ages, The Little Mermaid, The Color Purple, Memphis, The Light in the Piazza, The Coast of Utopia, Other Desert Cities.

JOEL GOLDES (Dialect Coach). Broadway: Come From Away (also Canadian company, La Jolla Playhouse, Seattle Rep, Ford’s Theatre DC, Gander, Toronto). Regional: Water by the Spoonful, Tribes, Immediate Family, The School of Night (Mark Taper Forum); Mary Poppins (first national tour, Ahmanson); The Heart of Robin Hood (Wallis-Annenberg); Memphis, The Cosmonaut’s Last Message… (La Jolla Playhouse). Film/TV: Honey Boy, Escape at Dannemora, Mayans MC, Crown Heights, Lethal Weapon, Fifty Shades Freed, 24: Legacy, The Birth of a Nation, Fifty Shades of Grey, Lucky Stiff, Fury, The Runner, Gotham, The Crazy Ones, Hatfields & McCoys, After Earth, 24, The Hangover.

Joel holds an MFA from UC Irvine and in his free time enjoys springboard diving and ridding his local creek of invasive swamp crawdads. TheDialectCoach.com JOY LANCETA CORONEL (Dialect Coach) is a voice and speech coach based in New York City. She served as voice and speech faculty at American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York campus, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, College of Staten Island-CUNY, and internationally at University of Essex East 15 Acting School, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, and St. Dominic’s Sixth Form College in England. She specialized in dialect, text, voice, and speech coaching with National PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE P9

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Asian Artists Project alongside Baayork Lee, Ma-Yi Theater, Barrow Street Theatre, and Attic Theater Company. MFA in voice studies from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. joylancetacoronel.com STEVE RANKIN (Fight Director). Mark Taper Forum: Zoot Suit, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Bent, Appropriate, Immediate Family, What the Butler Saw, Burn This, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Palestine, New Mexico, The House of Blue Leaves, The School of Night, Water & Power, Electricidad, The Talking Cure, Gem of the Ocean, Mules, The House of Bernarda Alba. Other theatres: Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Kennedy Center, Berkeley Rep, La Jolla Playhouse, Old Globe, Hartford Stage, Metropolitan Opera, LA Opera, et al. Broadway: Summer, Carousel, Dr. Zhivago, Macbeth, Memphis, Guys and Dolls, The Farnsworth Invention, Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy, Getting Away With Murder, Two Shakespearean Actors, Twelfth Night, The Real Inspector Hound, Anna Christie, Dracula. Off-Broadway: The Third Story, Pig Farm, The Night Hank Williams Died, Below the Belt. Mr. Rankin plays mandolin with Susie Glaze and the New Folk Ensemble.

DANNY TROOB (Orchestrations). Danny’s five-decade career includes composing, orchestrating, and conducting. Early credits: Pacific Overtures, The Baker’s Wife (dance music), and Big River (music supervision, Drama Desk winner). He orchestrated the animated features Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Pocahontas, as well as Newsies the film and the Broadway show. In 2012 he orchestrated Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, for which he won his second Drama Desk Award. Since then, he orchestrated Aladdin for the stage, which is currently playing in six locations worldwide. In 2008 he orchestrated Jeanine Tesori’s Shrek and is now slated to orchestrate the new version of Lucy Simon’s The Secret Garden. He has worked in the UK, France, Germany, Russia, China, and all around the United States. Realist. Optimist. Ready for new adventures…

JOHN CLANCY (Dance Music Arranger). As orchestrator— Broadway: Mean Girls, Fun Home (2015 Tony nomination), Tuck Everlasting, Shrek the Musical (Tony and Drama Desk noms. w/Danny Troob), Cats 2016 (arranger). Seattle 5th Avenue Theatre: Jasper in Deadland. Public Theater: Fortress of Solitude, Fun Home (Drama Desk nom.). String arranger for Rihanna: NBA All-Star Game. Goodspeed: Just So. As a drummer and/or music director, he has worked with Randy Newman, Carly Simon, Corey Glover, Solange Knowles, Dev Hynes, Chrissy Amphlett, Kasim P 10 PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE

Sulton, Danielia Cotton, Alexa Joel, Constantine Maroulis (American Idol), Kidz Bop Live! national tours; and worked with Bono and Edge on Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.

DAVID O (Music Director) is a music-theatre artist specializing in contemporary music for the stage and concert hall. Compositions include the Ovation Awardwinning score for Ubu Roi (A Noise Within), The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip (Kirk Douglas Theatre, inaugural season), and the choral compositions “A Map of Los Angeles” (LA Master Chorale) and “One With the Wind” (Vox Femina). Musical direction: 13 (World premiere, Mark Taper Forum); The Wild Party, See What I Wanna See (West Coast premieres, The Blank Theatre); Floyd Collins, American Idiot, Cabaret, Little Shop of Horrors (La Mirada Theater); The Fantasticks (Pasadena Playhouse). Film scores include Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony. David was known for years as The Professor in Summer Sounds at the Hollywood Bowl.

HEIDI GRIFFITHS, CSA (Casting) has cast at The Public Theater in New York for more than 25 years. Broadway: The Iceman Cometh, Sweat, Eclipsed, Shuffle Along, The Crucible, A View From The Bridge, A Delicate Balance, A Raisin in the Sun, Lucky Guy, The Motherf**ker with the Hat, Merchant of Venice, Hair, Passing Strange, Caroline, or Change, Take Me Out, Topdog/Underdog, Wild Party, Noise/Funk, On the Town, and Tempest. Film: Lady Bird, Saving Face, The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love.

KATE MURRAY, CSA (Casting) is a casting director at The Public Theater. Additional credits include work with The Cherry Lane, Bedlam, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, LAByrinth, New Georges, TheaterWorks Hartford, The Studio Theatre, and Two River Theater. Broadway (as casting associate): The Crucible, A View from the Bridge, A Delicate Balance, A Raisin in the Sun, Lucky Guy (casting assistant).

OSKAR EUSTIS (Dramaturg) has served as Artistic Director of The Public Theater since 2005. He produced two Tony Award-winning Best Musicals back to back (Fun Home and Hamilton), along with back to back Pulitzer Prize winners Hamilton and Sweat. He served as Artistic Director at Trinity Repertory (1994–2005); Associate Artistic Director at the Mark Taper Forum (1989–1994); and Resident Director/Dramaturg and then Artistic Director at Eureka Theatre (1981–1989). He commissioned Tony

Kushner’s Angels in America and directed its World premiere at the Mark Taper Forum. He directed the New York premieres of Rinne Groff’s Compulsion, The Ruby Sunrise; Larry Wright’s The Human Scale; Julius Caesar at Shakespeare in the Park; as well as World premieres

by David Henry Hwang, Suzan-Lori Parks, and Eduardo Machado.

DAVID LURIE-PERRET (Production Stage Manager).

Broadway: Prince of Broadway, Speed-the-Plow, Losing Louie. Touring: Ireland and US—The Cripple of Inishmaan (Druid and Atlantic) and The Silver Tassie (Druid). Off-Broadway: Signature Theatre Company (NY), Second Stage Theater, Playwrights Horizons, Manhattan Theatre Club, Roundabout Theatre Company, MCC, Atlantic. Regional: Center Theatre Group, ACT, Huntington, Williamstown, Long Wharf, Dallas Theater Center, Lyric Stage Company of Boston. Graduate of Boston University. Love to Cody.

SHELLEY MILES (Stage Manager). Broadway: Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Violet, Betrayal, Picnic, Gore Vidal’s The Best Man. Off-Broadway: Harry Clarke (Vineyard & Minetta Lane), X: Or, Betty Shabazz vs. The Nation (Acting Co.), For Peter Pan On Her 70 Birthday (Playwrights), The Outer Space (Public), Sweet Charity (New Group), I’m Looking For Helen Twelvetrees (Abrons). With New York Theatre Workshop: Nat Turner in Jerusalem, Hadestown, and What’s It All About? With NY City Center Encores!: The Wild Party, A New Brain, Lady Be Good, Irma La Douce, and Girl Crazy. Three plays with The Debate Society.

Several stories penned by Clay McLeod Chapman.

Love and gratitude to DLP, Leigh, and Dave.

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ELLEN GOLDBERG (Stage Manager). Broadway: She Loves Me, Dames at Sea, Gigi. Off-Broadway: The Last Match (Roundabout); Sell/Buy/Date (Manhattan Theatre Club); Kings (WP Theater); Ghost Stories (Atlantic Theater Company); A Month in the Country (Classic Stage Company); Kung Fu (Signature Theatre); Fun Home (The Public Theater); Irma La Douce (Encores!). Regional: Where Storms Are Born, Poster Boy (Williamstown Theatre Festival); Cloud 9 (Hartford Stage); Back Home Again (Lesher Center for the Arts); Little Dancer (The Kennedy Center). Graduate of Fordham College at Lincoln Center.

DAVID S. FRANKLIN (Stage Manager). Center Theatre Group highlights: An Enemy of the People, Baz Luhrmann’s La Bohème, Art, Romance, The Cherry

Orchard, Curtains, Nightingale, The History Boys, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Two Unrelated Plays by David Mamet, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Parade, The Subject Was Roses, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Randy Newman’s Harps and Angels, God of Carnage, Vigil, Waiting for Godot, Los Otros, Red, Seminar, Tribes, Humor Abuse, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Bent, The Christians, Disgraced, A View From The Bridge, Zoot Suit, Archduke, King of the Yees, and Head of Passes. Other Los Angeles: Los Angeles Theatre Center in its heyday from 1985–1990, Pasadena Playhouse, and the Geffen Playhouse. New York: Public Theater. Tours: Europe—Quotations from a Ruined City, Law of Remains (with Reza Abdoh’s Dar a Luz company).

NIKKI DiLORETO (Associate Director) is a New York Citybased director of new plays and musicals. She has developed and presented work with Williamstown Theatre Festival, Atlantic Theater Company, Fresh Ground Pepper, and UglyRhino Productions. As an associate/assistant director, she has worked with Leigh Silverman, Jo Bonney, Daniella Topol, Cynthia Nixon, Carey Perloff, Sheryl Kaller, Garry Hynes, and John Guare, among others. Her film work includes The Weekend Detectives and Ghost Girl The Series. nikkidiloreto.com SUNNY HITT (Associate Choreographer) is a New York Citybased choreographer, performer, and teaching artist. She has been a proud member of The Dance Cartel since 2013. Sunny has taught movement at Playwrights Horizons Theater School (NYU), and served as movement director for the 2017 production of The Real AD Show at NYU Abu Dhabi. Her choreography has also been presented at The Tank and Mark Morris Dance Center. As an Asian American woman, she is especially thrilled to be part of the Soft Power creative team. Gratitude and love to her family and to Luke.

EAST WEST PLAYERS (EWP) (Associate Producer) is the nation’s longest-running professional theatre of color and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work. Over its remarkable 52-year history, EWP has produced over 230 plays and musicals. EWP’s 2017-18 season, The Company We Keep, features notable artistic partnerships and co-productions that reflect on and refract a wide range of Asian Pacific Islander (API) experiences as seen through the lens of gender, race, and sexuality.

Through the power of storytelling, EWP seeks to effect social change and increase access, inclusion, and PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE P 11

Kushner’s Angels in America and directed its World premiere at the Mark Taper Forum. He directed the New York premieres of Rinne Groff’s Compulsion, The Ruby Sunrise; Larry Wright’s The Human Scale; Julius Caesar at Shakespeare in the Park; as well as World premieres

by David Henry Hwang, Suzan-Lori Parks, and Eduardo Machado.

DAVID LURIE-PERRET (Production Stage Manager).

Broadway: Prince of Broadway, Speed-the-Plow, Losing Louie. Touring: Ireland and US—The Cripple of Inishmaan (Druid and Atlantic) and The Silver Tassie (Druid). Off-Broadway: Signature Theatre Company (NY), Second Stage Theater, Playwrights Horizons, Manhattan Theatre Club, Roundabout Theatre Company, MCC, Atlantic. Regional: Center Theatre Group, ACT, Huntington, Williamstown, Long Wharf, Dallas Theater Center, Lyric Stage Company of Boston. Graduate of Boston University. Love to Cody.

SHELLEY MILES (Stage Manager). Broadway: Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Violet, Betrayal, Picnic, Gore Vidal’s The Best Man. Off-Broadway: Harry Clarke (Vineyard & Minetta Lane), X: Or, Betty Shabazz vs. The Nation (Acting Co.), For Peter Pan On Her 70 Birthday (Playwrights), The Outer Space (Public), Sweet Charity (New Group), I’m Looking For Helen Twelvetrees (Abrons). With New York Theatre Workshop: Nat Turner in Jerusalem, Hadestown, and What’s It All About? With NY City Center Encores!: The Wild Party, A New Brain, Lady Be Good, Irma La Douce, and Girl Crazy. Three plays with The Debate Society.

Several stories penned by Clay McLeod Chapman.

Love and gratitude to DLP, Leigh, and Dave.

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ELLEN GOLDBERG (Stage Manager). Broadway: She Loves Me, Dames at Sea, Gigi. Off-Broadway: The Last Match (Roundabout); Sell/Buy/Date (Manhattan Theatre Club); Kings (WP Theater); Ghost Stories (Atlantic Theater Company); A Month in the Country (Classic Stage Company); Kung Fu (Signature Theatre); Fun Home (The Public Theater); Irma La Douce (Encores!). Regional: Where Storms Are Born, Poster Boy (Williamstown Theatre Festival); Cloud 9 (Hartford Stage); Back Home Again (Lesher Center for the Arts); Little Dancer (The Kennedy Center). Graduate of Fordham College at Lincoln Center.

DAVID S. FRANKLIN (Stage Manager). Center Theatre Group highlights: An Enemy of the People, Baz Luhrmann’s La Bohème, Art, Romance, The Cherry

Orchard, Curtains, Nightingale, The History Boys, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Two Unrelated Plays by David Mamet, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Parade, The Subject Was Roses, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Randy Newman’s Harps and Angels, God of Carnage, Vigil, Waiting for Godot, Los Otros, Red, Seminar, Tribes, Humor Abuse, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Bent, The Christians, Disgraced, A View From The Bridge, Zoot Suit, Archduke, King of the Yees, and Head of Passes. Other Los Angeles: Los Angeles Theatre Center in its heyday from 1985–1990, Pasadena Playhouse, and the Geffen Playhouse. New York: Public Theater. Tours: Europe—Quotations from a Ruined City, Law of Remains (with Reza Abdoh’s Dar a Luz company).

NIKKI DiLORETO (Associate Director) is a New York Citybased director of new plays and musicals. She has developed and presented work with Williamstown Theatre Festival, Atlantic Theater Company, Fresh Ground Pepper, and UglyRhino Productions. As an associate/assistant director, she has worked with Leigh Silverman, Jo Bonney, Daniella Topol, Cynthia Nixon, Carey Perloff, Sheryl Kaller, Garry Hynes, and John Guare, among others. Her film work includes The Weekend Detectives and Ghost Girl The Series. nikkidiloreto.com SUNNY HITT (Associate Choreographer) is a New York Citybased choreographer, performer, and teaching artist. She has been a proud member of The Dance Cartel since 2013. Sunny has taught movement at Playwrights Horizons Theater School (NYU), and served as movement director for the 2017 production of The Real AD Show at NYU Abu Dhabi. Her choreography has also been presented at The Tank and Mark Morris Dance Center. As an Asian American woman, she is especially thrilled to be part of the Soft Power creative team. Gratitude and love to her family and to Luke.

EAST WEST PLAYERS (EWP) (Associate Producer) is the nation’s longest-running professional theatre of color and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work. Over its remarkable 52-year history, EWP has produced over 230 plays and musicals. EWP’s 2017-18 season, The Company We Keep, features notable artistic partnerships and co-productions that reflect on and refract a wide range of Asian Pacific Islander (API) experiences as seen through the lens of gender, race, and sexuality.

Through the power of storytelling, EWP seeks to effect social change and increase access, inclusion, and PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE P11

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representation for communities whose voices have been marginalized.

THE CURRAN (Associate Producer). Built in 1922, the Curran has housed some of the biggest productions in theatre history, and has maintained a reputation over the course of its life as one of the premier live-entertainment venues in North America. Under the curation of eight-time Tony Award winner Carole Shorenstein Hays, the 1,600seat Curran reopened in January 2017 following an extensive and celebratory two-year renovation and restoration project. The Curran’s goal has been to create a new kind of artistic hub in San Francisco—one that engages new and existing audiences, and attracts the most visionary artists in the world by presenting bold, daring work. The Curran continues to search the globe for the kind of works we’ve always dreamt would play our stage.

THE PUBLIC THEATER (Co-Commissioner) produces theatre of, by, and for the people. It first opened its doors in 1967 with the musical Hair. Most recently Fun Home and Hamilton won Best Musical Tony Awards in consecutive years. It has a proud legacy of game-changing plays and musicals that include A Chorus Line, Runaways, For Colored Girls, The Normal Heart, Sweat, and Latin History for Morons. The Public is a civically-engaged theatre that believes theatre is a force for change, creating dialogue about some of the important social issues of our time. Programming includes new work at its flagship home in the East Village as well as on Broadway, national and international productions, and Free Shakespeare in the Park. Recipient of 59 Tonys, 169 Obies, 53 Drama Desk Awards, 54 Lortel Awards, 32 OCC Awards, and six Pulitzer Prizes. PublicTheater.org

CENTER THEATRE GROUP MICHAEL RITCHIE (Artistic Director) is in his 13 season as Center Theatre Group’s Artistic Director, and has led over 190 productions to the Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and Kirk Douglas Theatre stages, including the premieres of six musicals that moved to Broadway— The Drowsy Chaperone, Curtains, 13, 9 to 5: The Musical, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, and Leap of Faith—and the Pulitzer Prize in Drama finalist Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo. TH

STEPHEN D. ROUNTREE (Managing Director) joined Center Theatre Group in 2014 as Managing Director. He was previously the President and CEO of The Music Center (2002–2014) and concurrently the CEO of the Los Angeles Opera (2008–2012). He served the J. Paul Getty Trust for 22 years, starting in 1980 as Deputy Director of the Getty Museum, then Director of the Getty Center Building Program, and in 1998, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Getty Trust. He currently serves as a trustee of Occidental College, The Ahmanson Foundation, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, and Polytechnic School.

DOUGLAS C. BAKER (Producing Director) is now in his 28 season at Center Theatre Group. He is an active member of the Broadway League, the Independent Presenters Network, and is a proud member of the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers. In May 2013, Doug received the Broadway League’s prestigious Outstanding Achievement in Presenter Management Award.

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KELLEY KIRKPATRICK (Associate Artistic Director). Since arriving at Center Theatre Group in 2005, Kelley has produced over 60 productions at the Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and Kirk Douglas Theatre, many of which have gone on to future lives on Broadway, OffBroadway, and beyond. In addition to producing shows across Center Theatre Group’s three stages, he has had the privilege of collaborating with numerous local and national artists to commission and develop new works.

JEFFREY UPAH (General Manager, Ahmanson Theatre) has worked in management at Center Theatre Group since 2006 on more than 50 musicals, plays, and special events including both pre-Broadway productions and Broadway tours. Some of his favorites include Follies, God of Carnage, and The Black Rider (having previously worked on Robert Wilson productions in Boston, Houston, and Sao Paulo, Brazil). Prior to Center Theatre Group, he worked in various capacities at the Santa Fe Opera, Yale Repertory Theatre, American Repertory Theater, and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, among others.

GORDON DAVIDSON (Founding Artistic Director) led the Taper throughout its first 38 seasons, guiding over 300 productions to its stage and winning countless awards for himself and the theatre—including the Tony Award for theatrical excellence, Margo Jones Award, The Governor’s Award for the Arts, and a Guggenheim fellowship.

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The Kentucky Cycle and Angels in America (Part One) won the Pulitzer in consecutive years and, in 1994, three of the four plays nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play were

ADDITIONAL STAFF FOR SOFT POWER

Associate Director......................................................................Nikki DiLoreto Associate Choreographer................................................................Sunny Hitt Writer’s Assistant..............................................................Nora Sørena Casey Language Consultant.......................................................................Austin Ku Associate Scenic Designer........................................................Meredith Ries Properties Coordinator (NY)......................................................Susan Barras Prop Artisan/Shopper..................................................................... Eric Babb Lead Prop Carpenter.........................................................Donavan Martinelli Assistant Prop Lead.......................................................................Erin Walley Prop Artisans.........................................Mara Holland, Kitty Murphy-Youngs Prop Carpenters..........................Ryan Howard, Ryan Fischer, Bo Foxworth Prop Electrician...................................................................................Ed Rehr Associate Costume Designer..........................................Devario D. Simmons Shopper (NY).........................................................................Haydee Zelideth Costume PA (NY)..................................................................Denver Crawford Center Theatre Group Design Assistant.....................Whitney Oppenheimer Tailor/Draper...........................................................................Swantje Tuohino First Hand........................................Mary Bergot, Bert Henert, Pamela Walt Stitchers..............Alma Acosta, Christina Olson, Susan Pratt, Amy Whipple Crafts/Dyer..................................................................................Kat Patterson Associate Lighting Designer..........................................................Tess James Associate Sound Designer........................................................Maggie Burke Assistant Sound Designer..................................................Michael Eisenberg Music Copyist (NY)..............................................Anixter Rice Music Service Music Copyist (L.A.)..............................JoAnn Kane Music/Russell Bartmus Rehearsal Pianist (NY & L.A.)................................................Alex Harrington Rehearsal Pianist (L.A.)...................................................................Alby Potts Music Associate.............................................................................Ben Wexler Keyboard Programmer...............................................................Randy Cohen Assistant Keyboard Programmer................................................Juan Matos Tracks Creation.......................................................................Taylor Williams Production Carpenter................................................................Emmet Kaiser Production Assistant Carpenter....................................................Mike Askew Production Properties..............................................................G. Scott Lucas Production Electrician................................................................Jeffrey Porter Production Assistant Electrician...............................................Rich Peterson Lighting Programmer.........................................................Bridget Chervenka Production Audio................................................................J. Patrick Pummill Production Assistant Audio............................................................Mike Brink Audio Mixer...............................................................................Bones Malone SDC Foundation Observers............................Richard Mosqueda, Anne Yee Dramaturg Assistant...............................................Olayinka Rickford-Anguin Skate Consultant.....................................................................Jesse Kovarsky Production/Management Assistant (NY)...............................Kaleigh Bernier Production Assistant (NY)............................................................Joanne Pan Production Assistants (L.A.)...................................Nidia Flores, Kelly Merritt

from the Taper (Angels in America won). In 1989, Gordon took over the Ahmanson and, in 2004, he produced the inaugural season in the Kirk Douglas Theatre.

CREDITS Rehearsed at NEW 42ND STREET Studios. Scenery fabrication by F&D Scene Changes Ltd. Stage deck provided by Steeldeck Inc. Automation equipment provided by Creative Connors, Inc. Special effects equipment

by Jauchem & Meeh Inc. Costumes and props provided by the Center Theatre Group Shop. Specialty costumes executed by John Kristiansen New York Inc. Specialty tailoring by Martin Prelle-Tworek. Lighting equipment provided by Felix Lighting. Sound equipment provided by Sound Associates, Inc. Trucking by Janco Ltd. Physical therapy provided

by Fusion Arts Physical Therapy. Rehearsal photography by Joan Marcus.

Rehearsal video by HMS. Production photography by Craig Schwartz.

Promotional video and key art by Trailer Park. Production B-roll and advertising by Cinevative/Mark Ciglar. ®

SPECIAL THANKS Talin Abadiandogidargh, Elizabeth Helke, Poleng Hong, Stas Iavorski, Stephanie Ida, Joanna Lee, Paragon Cleaners, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Ruoxin Xu, and Jason Zammit.

Supported in part by the National Fund for New Musicals, a program of National Alliance for Musical Theatre, with funding from The ASCAP Foundation Irving Caesar Fund. namt.org CenterTheatreGroup.org #SoftPowerCTG Like us on Facebook Center Theatre Group Follow us on Twitter @CTGLA Subscribe on YouTube CTGLA Follow us on Instagram @CTGLA The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

The musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians.

The Director and Choreographer are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union.

United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre.

The following employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Machine Operators, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada, AFL-CIO, CLC: Stage Crew Local 33; Local Treasurers and Ticket Sellers Local 857; Wardrobe Crew Local 768; Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists Local 706.

The Press Agent and House Managers employed in this production are represented by the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers.

Center Theatre Group is a member of the American Arts Alliance, the Broadway League, Independent Presenters Network (IPN), LA Stage Alliance, League of Resident Theatres (LORT), National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT), and the Theatre Communications Group (TCG).

Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of management. Patrons with disabilities: wheelchair seating is available in a variety of theatre locations. When ordering tickets, please indicate any special needs. For our hearing-impaired guests, the theatre is equipped with listening devices; please contact an usher for assistance.

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Four Years, Two Breakfasts, and One Big Commission Michael Ritchie and David Henry Hwang Discuss the Creation of Soft Power How does a new (play with a) musical get made? To quote Soft Power, “It Just Takes Time.” In this case, that’s four years, 13 readings and workshops, and the partnership of a crackerjack creative team of American theatre all-stars. But before all that, there was breakfast, as Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie and playwright David Henry Hwang recalled recently (over lunch this time).

MICHAEL RITCHIE: Nonprofit regional theatres like Center Theatre Group have become the national theatre of America. Collectively, we’re responsible for not only maintaining the art form but pushing it forward by commissioning and developing and producing new plays.

We’re uniquely capable of creating new works on a grand scale, without the commercialized limitations of Broadway, because we can give a creative team enough space to realize something that is truly special. And that’s what I think we’ve done with Soft Power.

DAVID HENRY HWANG: About four years ago, Michael met me for breakfast, and made me this amazing offer: he wanted to commission a piece from me, and not only that, there was a slot open, so the piece was guaranteed to be produced. Really, who can say no to that?

What I was interested in at the time, and what has continued to remain the seed for the show that’s become Soft Power, were two things. Number one, China’s quest for soft power—for intellectual and cultural influence.

China is a nation that increasingly has a lot of hard power; most people kind of feel that China’s likely to be the other major superpower if not the superpower of the 21 century.

And China has this desire to gain soft power, a desire I began to experience. I would get a lot of meetings with Chinese producers or Chinese theatres, since they wanted to create a Broadway show…and I happen to be the ST

only even nominally Chinese person who’s ever written a Broadway show. Nothing ever came of these meetings, but it was interesting to me that you had a system that wants international artistic and cultural influence but is very top-heavy when it comes to authoritarian power and content restrictions.

Number two was, I had seen the recent revival of The King and I. I’ve always loved The King and I, it’s been a show that has moved me since I was a kid. But as I’ve gotten older, there’s this complicated feeling where I know it is kind of inauthentic and making a political point subtly— reinforcing the dominance of the West. But it’s done so beautifully that by the end of it I’m still in tears.

RITCHIE: Now one of the things that I find most intriguing about Soft Power is that it’s not a mirror to The King and I, but it certainly follows some of the impulse. It wasn’t until I sat with you at breakfast and you reframed it for me through your eyes that I realized that The King and I is actually demeaning to an entire country and a culture. The basic plot is that a white woman comes to this country and saves itself from its own stupidity by teaching the king how to dance and be nice to his children.

HWANG: This idea that it takes a white nanny to come into Siam or Thailand and teach the king how to bring his nation into the community of civilized countries—that’s not that great. It’s a trope that exists consistently in Western stories about the East. I wrote the first draft of the movie that eventually became Seven Years in Tibet. Any time you get a white person in an Asian country who writes a memoir, somehow they end up becoming the advisor to the ruler. And the question is, when we talk about issues like appropriation, how do you express that, how do you replicate that feeling for a general American audience?

If we look at appropriation in a future where China is dominant over the US, then I think we begin to perceive that in a different fashion, because we understand the power context. And that’s what the show’s trying to do— a complicated thing for a musical to achieve.

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RITCHIE: The first time we talked about the commission, this was going to be a new play—the final show of our 50 Season at the Mark Taper Forum. At our second meeting though, when we sat down to breakfast again about a year and a half later, you had an expanded idea of what you wanted to do with this play.

because she’s a fantastic composer of course, but she’s also a scholar of musical theatre, she understands the form so well.

HWANG: I wanted to do a play that becomes a musical. The first 20 minutes of it would be a contemporary comedy, and then that comedy becomes mythologized, and 50 years down the road it becomes the source material for a beloved East-West musical in China. So we are then watching a Chinese musical based on the incident we saw.

And that seemed to me to bring together a twist on The King and I and also this exploration of what would it mean for China to gain soft power, and how soft power would manifest itself in the musical form. So I said, “Michael, I kind of want to do a musical.”

HWANG: Jeanine says that musicals—and I’ve now incorporated this into the play—are an incredibly powerful delivery system. When the music is great, you kind of let the idea it expresses seep into your heart. Which means that in a show like this, the music has to be as rich and seductive and as reminiscent of classic Broadway as possible. So Jeanine set out to write her most beautiful score, and I think she has. People sometimes asked, is she trying to write in an Asian or Chinese vein? I would say not so much. We’re going for the idea that China 50 years from now really appropriates the American musical form.

RITCHIE: And I was completely intrigued by it. And then you mentioned someone you were thinking of working on it.

RITCHIE: Thank you, David. There is nothing better in the world than working on a new musical.

HWANG: It was my dream that we could work with the composer Jeanine Tesori. My thought was, if we pull this off, you should have that same feeling that you do at the end of The King and I, which is, this is kind of not true but it’s so beautiful. So the person I thought of was Jeanine,

HWANG: Thank you and Center Theatre Group. You committed to this huge project when we only really had a title. Thanks so much for your faith.

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RITCHIE: How did you and Jeanine decide on the style and how the music should come across?

Listen to the full recording of Ritchie and Hwang in conversation on our podcast at CTGLA.org/Blog.

Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging.

(L–R) Michael Ritchie and David Henry Hwang.

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MICHAEL RITCHIE Artistic Director | STEPHEN D. ROUNTREE Managing Director DOUGLAS C. BAKER Producing Director

ARTISTIC NEEL KELLER...............................................................Associate Artistic Director KELLEY KIRKPATRICK................................................. Associate Artistic Director DIANE RODRIGUEZ..................................................... Associate Artistic Director LINDSAY ALLBAUGH.............................................................. Associate Producer PATRICIA GARZA ...................................Artistic Development Program Manager JOY MEADS ............................ Literary Manager/Artistic Engagement Strategist ANDREW LYNFORD ...................................................................Casting Associate IAN-JULIAN WILLIAMS ....................................Program Coordinator, Block Party MATTHEW BOURNE, DANAI GURIRA, ANNA D. SHAPIRO ......................................................................Associate Artists DAVID ADJMI (FADIMAN), LUIS ALFARO, JON ROBIN BAITZ, SHEILA CALLAGHAN (FADIMAN), STEVE CUIFFO, LISA D’AMOUR, WILL ENO (FADIMAN), DANAI GURIRA, JENNIFER HALEY, DAVID HENRY HWANG, NAOMI IIZUKA, LARS JAN, LISA KRON, KIMBER LEE, YOUNG JEAN LEE, TREY LYFORD, LAURAL MEADE, RICHARD MONTOYA, JANINE NABERS (FADIMAN), QUI NGUYEN, LYNN NOTTAGE, DAN O’BRIEN, DENIS O’HARE, LISA PETERSON, MARCO RAMIREZ, AL SMITH, ROGER GUENVEUR SMITH, GEOFF SOBELLE, GOB SQUAD, JEANINE TESORI, PAULA VOGEL, TRACEY SCOTT WILSON (FADIMAN), KAREN ZACARÍAS (FADIMAN).........................Commissioned Artists JEFF AUGUSTIN, MARCUS GARDLEY, ALESHA HARRIS, LAURA JACQMIN, MOLLY SMITH METZLER, MATTHEW PAUL OLMOS, JIEHAE PARK ............L.A. Writers’ Workshop Members HANA S. KIM......................................................Sherwood Award Recipient, 2018 EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS LESLIE K. JOHNSON............. Director of Social Strategy, Innovation and Impact TYRONE DAVIS........................................ Director of Education and Engagement KATHRYN MACKENZIE ......................................Department Operations Director TRACI KWON.................................................. Arts Education Initiatives Director CAMILLE SCHENKKAN..................................Next Generation Initiatives Director JESUS REYES...................................................Community Partnerships Director ADAM NICOLAI.................................................Arts Education Program Manager FELIPE M. SANCHEZ....................................Program Manager, Emerging Artists and Arts Professionals JENNIFER HARRELL............................................................. Operations Assistant DEBRA PIVER................................................................. Resident Teaching Artist MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION NAUSICA STERGIOU................................................................... General Manager ........................................................... (Mark Taper Forum, Kirk Douglas Theatre) JEFFREY UPAH ........................................ General Manager (Ahmanson Theatre) KATIE SOFF......................................................................... Asst General Manager .................................................. (Mark Taper Forum, Kirk Douglas Theatre, NPD) CASEY MCDERMOTT..........................................General Management Associate MEGAN ALVORD....................................................................... Company Manager ........................................................... (Mark Taper Forum, Kirk Douglas Theatre) ERIC SIMS...................... Director of Theatre Operations (Kirk Douglas Theatre) MAX OKEN..............................................Facility Manager (Kirk Douglas Theatre) JAQUELYN JOHNSON................................House Manager (Kirk Douglas Theatre) SONDRA MAYER............................Concessions Manager (Kirk Douglas Theatre) ALANA BEIDELMAN.......................... Executive Assistant to the Artistic Director EVELYN STAFFORD....................... Executive Assistant to the Managing Director PRODUCTION DAWN HOLISKI................................ Production Department Operations Director JOE HAMLIN............................................ Technical Director/Production Manager .............................................................................................. (Ahmanson Theatre) SHAWN ANDERSON..................................Master Carpenter (Ahmanson Theatre) STAN STEELMON................................ Master Propertyman (Ahmanson Theatre) JAMES WRIGHT....................................... Master Electrician (Ahmanson Theatre) ROBERT SMITH...................................... Master Soundman (Ahmanson Theatre) SHANE ANDERSON................................................... Flyman (Ahmanson Theatre) MICHAEL GARDNER.......................... Wardrobe Supervisor (Ahmanson Theatre) PATRICE K. MADRIGAL........................................... Hair and Make-up Supervisor .............................................................................................. (Ahmanson Theatre) CHRISTINE L. COX.......................................House Manager (Ahmanson Theatre) JONATHAN BARLOW LEE...................... Production Manager (Mark Taper Forum) EMMET KAISER.........................................Master Carpenter (Mark Taper Forum) ROBERT RUBY..................................... Master Propertyman (Mark Taper Forum) BONES MALONE...................................... Master Soundman (Mark Taper Forum) DENNIS SEETOO.................................. Wardrobe Supervisor (Mark Taper Forum) RICK GEYER.............................. Hair & Make-up Supervisor (Mark Taper Forum) LINDA WALKER ........................................... House Manager (Mark Taper Forum)

CHRISTOPHER REARDON......................................................Production Manager ...........................................................................................(Kirk Douglas Theatre) KATIE CHEN..................... Assistant Production Manager (Kirk Douglas Theatre) AARON STAUBACH..............................Master Electrician (Kirk Douglas Theatre) ADAM PHALEN .............................................. Head Audio (Kirk Douglas Theatre) SEAN MEYER .......................................... Light Board Programmer and Operator ...........................................................................................(Kirk Douglas Theatre) CAMBRIA CHICHI............................Wardrobe Supervisor (Kirk Douglas Theatre) CHAD SMITH............................................................ Associate Technical Director KRYSTIN MATSUMOTO............................................. Assistant Technical Director LEE O’REILLY............................................................ Assistant Technical Director SEAN KLOC...................................................................................... Shop Foreman ANDREW THIELS............................................................................... Prop Director MERRIANNE NEDREBERG..............................................Associate Prop Manager CANDICE CAIN........................................................................... Costume Director BRENT M. BRUIN..............................................................Costume Shop Manager MADDIE KELLER..................................................................... Costume Generalist WHITNEY OPPENHEIMER...............................................................Shop Assistant SWANTJE TUOHINO........................................................................................Tailor ELIZABETH LEONARD.............................................................. Facilities Manager JULIO A. CUELLAR.......................................................................Driver/Custodian JOE HALLAM..................................................................................................Driver PETER WYLIE....................................................................Production Coordinator FINANCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, AND HUMAN RESOURCES CHERYL SHEPHERD...........................................................Chief Financial Officer SARAH STURDIVANT.................................... Director of Finance and Technology SUZANNE BROWN...................................................................................Controller DANNY LAMPSON OPSTAD...................................................Accounting Manager NAKISA ASCHTIANI......................................................... Senior Staff Accountant ALEGRIA SENA........................................................................... Staff Accountant XOCHITL RAMIREZ.................................................. Accounts Payable Supervisor KERRY LARICK.....................................................................Accounting Assistant JESSICA HERNANDEZ................................................................. Payroll Manager JUAN MARTINEZ......................................................................... Payroll Specialist STAN GRUSHESKY............................................ Director of Information Systems MANDY RATLIFF..............................................Sr. Database & Web Administrator ASH LEWIS......................................................................Help Desk Administrator JODY HORWITZ........................................................Director of Human Resources PJ. PHILLIPS.................................................Senior Human Resources Generalist MELISSA MCCAFFREY...........................................Human Resources Generalist MOSS ADAMS............................................................................................. Auditor MICHAEL C. DONALDSON, LISA A. CALLIF..................................... Legal Counsel GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER......................................................... Legal Counsel INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT YVONNE CARLSON BELL..........................Director of Institutional Advancement TYLER ENNIS............................... Deputy Director of Institutional Advancement LIZ LIN........................................................................... Director of Development, ...................................................................... Artist and Entertainment Relations CHARITY WU................................................ Director of Major Gifts Stewardship BECKY BIRDSONG................................... Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer KATY HILTON........... Associate Director of Foundation and Government Support LAURA HITE.......................................................................Manager of Major Gifts TERRA GOULDEN.................................................................... Major Gifts Officer DANIELLE LESNER............................... Associate Director of Donor Engagement MANDI OR.................................................... Associate Director of Special Events ROBBIE MARTIN..................................Associate Director of Corporate Relations DONALD JOLLY.......................................................Donor Experience Coordinator KIM OKAMURA ............................................................................ Grants Manager ERIN SCHLABACH........................................Manager of Major Gifts Stewardship ERIC SEPPALA......................................Board Liaison and Executive Assistant to ............................................................the Director of Institutional Advancement MATTHEW SUTPHIN................................... Institutional Advancement Associate EDUARDO MOLLINEDO-PIÑÓN.............................Donor Membership Coordinator MIKE RATTERMAN........................................................ Donor Advisor Supervisor AL BERMAN, KATE CAMPBELL, ELIZABETH DELLORUSSO, DAVID GARVER, JESSICA KATZ, BENJAMIN SCHWARTZ, NICOLE SCIPIONE, PAUL VITAGLIANO, BILL WALTON ................................................................................ Donor Advisors KARLA GALVEZ, JUSTINE PEREZ................................ Donor Services Associates WAUKENA CUYJET, MURRAY E. HELTZER, CECILIA MONTES............................................................Development Volunteers

Center Theatre Group would like to thank its exceptional staff for their ongoing commitment, dedication, and extraordinary efforts.

MARKETING DEBORAH WARREN..............................................................Director of Marketing KYLE HALL.......................................................Advertising & Promotions Director GARRETT COLLINS.......................... Senior Marketing Manager, Strategy & CRM ARIE LEVINE........... Senior Marketing Manager, Ahmanson & Mark Taper Forum KIYOMI EMI.........................................Marketing Manager, Promotions & Events EMYLI GUDMUNDSON.........................Marketing Manager, Kirk Douglas Theatre LAUREN VAN VLEET............................................. Sales & Marketing Coordinator DEANNA McCLURE...............................................................................Art Director IRENE T. KANESHIRO....................................................... Senior Design Manager SANDI SILBERT............................................................................ Senior Designer TARA NITZ.................................................................................. Graphic Designer JAVIER VASQUEZ........................................................................ Graphic Designer COMMUNICATIONS JAMES SIMS..............................................................Director of Communications JASON MARTIN........................................................................... Head of Publicity KRISTI AVILA............................................................................................ Publicist KAREN BACELLAR.........................................................................Junior Publicist SARAH ROTHBARD.................... Senior Manager, Communications and Editorial RUTH GUERRA........................................................Communications Coordinator REZA VOJDANI......................................................Communications Coordinator SAMMY LOPEZ...............................................................Social Media Coordinator SARAH GOLDBAUM.........................................................Digital Product Manager HAL BANFIELD......................................................................Multimedia Producer TICKET SALES AND SERVICES SHAWN ROBERTSON............................................................ Ticket Sales Director SKYPP CABANAS........................................................ Ticket Operations Manager NICOLE MEDINA.....................................................Ticket Operations Coordinator MICHAEL ZOLDESSY............................................Senior Manager, Account Sales SANDY CZUBIAK........................................................... Audience and Subscriber ....................................................................................................Services Director JENNIFER BAKER, CHERYL HAWKER, RICHARD RAGSDALE.......................................... Audience Services Supervisors ALICE CHEN................................................. Audience Services Asst. Supervisor GARY HOLLAND, DEBORAH REED........................................... Audience Services ....................................................................................................Sales Associates SAM AARON, JEREMIE ARENCIBIA, KIMBERLY ARENCIBIA, VICKI BERNDT, CARLOS D. CHAVEZ, JR., KAITLYN GALVEZ, MICHAEL ESPINOZA, ANASTASHIA GARCIA, EILEEN PEREZ, LEX SAVKO, TEVIN WILLIAMS.......................................... Audience Services Representatives DANUTA SIEMAK................................................ Subscriber Services Supervisor CHRISTINA GUTIERREZ ........................... Subscriber Services Asst. Supervisor IRENE CHUANG, LIGIA PISTE, PETER STALOCH....................Subscriber Services ..........................................................................................Senior Representatives SARAH K. GONTA .................................................................. Box Office Treasurer ANGELICA CARBAJAL, KISHISA ROSS................................. Assistant Treasurers MICHAEL KEMPISTY, KEVIN LAUVER, MICHAEL SALTZMAN, CRIS SPACCA............................................................................... Box Office Staff KERRY KORF.................................................................. Priority Services Director SUSAN F. TULLER..................................... Priority Services Operations Manager CANDICE WALTERS............................................ Priority Services Sales Manager PAUL CUEN.................................................................. Priority Services Manager KRISTEN SCHRASS...................................Priority Services Assistant Supervisor ................................................................................................................................

BEALENE AHERN, CLAY BUNKER, RITA CANNON, MAGGIE DODD, NATALIE DRESSEL, SOFIJA DUTCHER, MARC “BYRON” DROTMAN, FRANK ENSENBERGER, LOU GEORGE, BRAD GRIFFITH, SHEP KOSTER, JORDAN KRSNAK, JULIANNA OJEDA, IAN PRICE, MICHAEL SMITH, DIANE WARD, CHANTEL WHITTLE, DELLA WOOD......................................................Priority Service Representatives COURTNEY CLARK, DOMINIQUE CORONA, INDA CRAIG-GALVAN, ANTHONY CRESPO, ANGEL GUTIERREZ, MARC HILLS, ALISON HOROWITZ, NICCI JUSTICE, NICOLA KUNDANMAL, VICTORIA SANCHEZ, SYDNEY SKIDMORE, SOPHIE THOMASON, KIMBERLY VERNON................Interns

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Special Thanks to Artistic Director’s Circle Members for Supporting Center Theatre Group The Artistic Director’s Circle, founded by Brindell and Milton Gottlieb, is comprised of individuals supporting specific areas of Michael Ritchie’s artistic vision for Center Theatre Group. Since its founding in 2005, members have aligned their support with over 50 productions on our stages. The following individuals have made commitments of $100,000 and above. (DONORS LISTED AS OF APRIL 2, 2018.)

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Ovation Circle Planned Gifts Center Theatre Group is grateful to these donors, whose irrevocable deferred estate gifts to our endowment ensure the organization’s financial well-being for generations to come.

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Endowment Gifts These gifts ensure a stable source of support for new work and Center Theatre Group’s many initiatives to make theatre accessible to underserved audiences.

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2019 SEASON THEBLACKCAT -J.S. Bach / D. Sylvian January 19 /20 U.S. PREMIERE

A nameless man sits on death row, awaiting his execution. E. A. Poe’s novella delivers a dark journey into the abyss of a desperate man’s soul. It is accompanied by a musical mashup of English songwriter David Sylvian’s work and arias from J.S. Bach cantatas. - With Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra.

THE PENAL COLONY - Philip Glass May 3/4/5/9/10/11 - SoCal PREMIERE

An explorer visits an island where blind conformity has no rational connection between crime and punishment.

Kafka’s ingenious metaphor about man’s inhumanity to man is heightened by Glass’ hypnotic score. Witness the internal conflict of the innocent bystander; to act or to do nothing.

THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE - A. Davis June 15/22/23 - WORLD PREMIERE

In 1980’s New York, five African American and Latino teenagers were in the wrong place at the wrong time.

They were the wrong color but the right suspects to be unjustly convicted of a Central Park rape. They were exonerated through DNA 13 years later. Davis’s opera is a passionate story about a case that rocked America and its long-standing battle with racial stereotyping.

THREE TALES - Steve Reich November 11 - LBO PREMIERE

This documentary video opera recalls three well known events from the 20th century; the Hindenburg explosion, the Bikini Atoll nuclear tests, and Dolly the cloned sheep. Each of these reflects on the growth and implications of technology during the 20th century.

The debate about the physical, ethical, and religious nature of our expanding technological environment has continued to grow more pervasive since 1945.

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Center Theatre Group Affiliates Kim White Peterson, President

The Affiliates have supported Center Theatre Group since 1971. Through volunteering and fundraising, members introduce young people to the magic of live theatre.

EXECUTIVE BOARD Anne Bruner* Cariline Davis Dyer Ilene Eisenberg Roberta Haft* Christine Harte Tobé Karns Diane Kessler* Thea F. Koss Rita Lee Diane Lesser Jerri Nagelberg Diane Neubauer*

Sheila Poncher* Marsha Tauber Sallai June Sanders Sattler*♦ Carmen Schaye Maggy Simon Carole Solomon Marilyn Stambler* Donna Sussman* Janice Brock Wallace* Janice Weiner Rosalind Zane*

MEMBERS Gail Ann Andrews Arthe P. Anthony Sandy Avchen♦ Janet Barnet*♦ Sue Bass Judith Beckmen*♦ Marjorie Bender Marjorie Ann Beradino Lanie Bernhard Deena Blum Lestrita Boardman♦ Audrey L. Bornstein Alice Desobry Bowens♦ Roanna Araneta Brown Elnora Guerrero Campos Marlene Theresa Charbonnet Barbara Mansfield Cheyne*♦ Jan Cobert Victoria Cushey Mary Levin Cutler♦ Judi Davidson Babe Eagle Gloria H. Ellwood* Lynda Wolfson Fadel Stephanie Fisher-White Ruth Flinkman-Marandy♦ Joey Freed♦ Carolyn H. Fried Ava O. Fries*♦ Myra Gabbay Carole A. Gillie Linda Goldfein Linda Goldman♦ Dina Goldstein Debra C. Gordon Brindell Gottlieb Carol Halperin Stephanie J. Hibler Audrey V. Jessup Barbara Krasnoff Beau Lavine

Annie Maria Lehrer Marilyn Levin♦ Helen Gordon Lowy Dr. Elizabeth Lu Marianne Mandel Phyllis Massing, Ph.D Leah Mendelsohn Jacqueline Nach Deena Nahmias Olivia Neece Phyllis Parvin Gina Russ Posalski*♦ Anne Reismann Sharon Reisz Irene Ribner Harriett Chatters Rose♦ Lois Rosen♦ Marla Rubin Gaile Gray Ryan Bonnie Sachs♦ Carole Schiffer Kelly Schiffer* Zrelda Sealey Joyce Siegel Robbie J. Solomon Marilyn Lee Stark Carol Stein Debbie Stein Judy Stone Betsy Straszheim Gloria Stroock-Stern Rosalyn Holt Swartz Louise Taper Phyllis Teller Katherine L. Todd* Sue Tsao♦ Roberta Turkat Elinor Turner Carol Le-Veque-Uri Barbara Van Orden Donna Marie Venick* Sue Wittner

*Past Presidents ♦Executive Board Members at Large

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Sponsors Center Theatre Group is grateful to these companies for their generous support.

Government Funders California Arts Council The City of Culver City City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Los Angeles County Arts Commission U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Center Theatre Group Corporate Circle Sheri Biller, Founding Chair

The Corporate Circle is comprised of companies that support Center Theatre Group’s education and community partnership programs. Members receive VIP concierge service at theatres in Los Angeles, New York, and London, complimentary and discounted tickets to our shows, business development opportunities, and more. For more information, call 213.972.3192.

(DONORS LISTED AS OF APRIL 2, 2018.)

CORPORATE CIRCLE CABINET Jonathan Axel, Chair Anthony Amendola

Erin Burke

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Soma Samanta

Christopher Bissonnette

Dannielle Campos Ramirez

Michael Jung

JP Ramirez

Brian Zimmer

CORPORATE CIRCLE MEMBERS STERLING CIRCLE

PLATINUM CIRCLE

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Cartier

HBO

Macy’s

Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP

The Walt Disney Company

BRONZE CIRCLE 21ST Century Fox American Business Bank Brite Ideas Chubb City National Bank

Edison International Fox Television Group Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Jones Day The Liberty Company

Muse Communications Northern Trust Patina Group Payden & Rygel Perry, Neidorf & Grassl, LLP

Sony Pictures Entertainment SoCalGas Sally J. Thomas & James A. Thomas Union Bank USI Insurance Services Walt Disney Live Entertainment

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THE MUSIC CENTER 2017/2018 MUSIC CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS

Lisa Specht Board Chair

SUPPORT The Music Center Annual Fund supports world-class dance, nationally recognized arts education and participatory arts programs that inspire people of all ages and create opportunities for expression.

Unrestricted annual support makes it possible for these programs to grow.

For more information or to donate, please call (213) 972-4349.

Robert J. Abernethy Cindy Miscikowski Vice Chairs Rachel S. Moore President and Chief Executive Officer Diane G. Medina Secretary

Susan M. Wegleitner Treasurer William Taylor Assistant Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

MEMBERS AT LARGE

William H. Ahmanson Wallis Annenberg Jill Baldauf

Peter K. Barker Judith Beckmen Eli Broad Ronald W. Burkle

Darrell Brown Kimaada M. Brown

Amb. (ret.) John B. Emerson*

Dannielle Campos

Lois Erburu

Greg T. Geyer

Richard M. Ferry

Lisa Gilford

Bernard A. Greenberg

David Gindler Kiki Ramos Gindler Brindell Gottlieb Maria Rosario Jackson

Amb. (ret.) Glen A. Holden Amb. (ret.) Lester B. Korn

Cary J. Lefton David Lippman Richard Lynn Martinez

Stephen F. Hinchliffe, Jr.

Stuart M. Ketchum

Glenn Kaino

Kent Kresa Robert F. Maguire, III

Bowen “Buzz” H. McCoy Mattie McFaddenLawson

Ginny Mancini

Elizabeth Michelson

Claire L. Rothman

Darrell D. Miller

CONTACT

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Shelby Notkin Michael Pagano

Edward J. McAniff Walter M. Mirisch Fredric M. Roberts Joni J. Smith Cynthia A. Telles James A. Thomas

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Cynthia M. Patton Karen Kay Platt

Andrea L. Van de Kamp*

Theatre Rentals (213) 972-3600

Rory Pullens

Paul M. Watson

Max Ramberg

Thomas R. Weinberger

Filming (213) 972-7334 Patina Restaurant Group/ Catered Events (213) 972-7565 Audio Description/Project D.A.T.E. (Direct Audience Theatre Experience) (213) 680-4017 Lost and Found (213) 972-2600

Jay Rasulo Joseph Rice Richard K. Roeder

Rosalind W. Wyman * Chairman Emeritus

Lisa See Catharine Soros Marc I. Stern Cary H. Thompson Walter F. Ulloa Timothy S. Wahl Alyce Williamson Jay Wintrob Rollin A. Ransom General Counsel

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JULY 13 – 15 THE MUSIC CENTER’S DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Support from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors plays an invaluable role in the successful operation of The Music Center.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: JANICE HAHN, Fourth District; KATHRYN BARGER, Fifth District; SHEILA J. KUEHL, Third District, Chair; HILDA L. SOLIS, First District; and MARK RIDLEY-THOMAS, Second District

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MAY TUE 01 MAY / 11:00 a.m.

LUNCH À LA PARK: Food Trucks GRAND PARK EVERY TUE/WED/THU WED 02 MAY / 12:15 p.m.

LUNCH À LA PARK: Yoga reTREAT GRAND PARK EVERY WED/FRI THU 03 MAY / 12:15 p.m.

LUNCH À LA PARK: Spring Concerts featuring L.A.’s Youth Artists GRAND PARK EVERY THU THU 03 MAY / 8:00 p.m.

Soft Power CENTER THEATRE GROUP Ahmanson Theatre Thru 5/31

SAT 12 MAY / 6:00 p.m.

Jorge Satorre REDCAT Roy And Edna Disney / Calarts Theater Thru 5/31 SAT 12 MAY / 7:30 p.m.

Rigoletto LA OPERA Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Thru 5/31 SAT 12 MAY / 8:00 p.m.

Dvořák’s 7th LA PHIL Walt Disney Concert Hall Thru 5/13 SUN 13 MAY / 7:00 p.m.

Reid & Riley LA MASTER CHORALE Walt Disney Concert Hall

MON 07 MAY / 8:30 p.m.

Laida Lertxundi: Landscape Plus REDCAT Roy And Edna Disney / Calarts Theater

THU 17 MAY / 8:00 p.m.

Schumann Focus: Symphony No. 1 LA PHIL Walt Disney Concert Hall Thru 5/18

TUE 08 MAY / 8:00 p.m.

Yuja Wang in Recital LA PHIL Walt Disney Concert Hall

THU 17 MAY / 8:30 p.m.

Nataki Garrett and Andrea Leblanc: The Carolyn Bryant Project REDCAT Roy And Edna Disney / Calarts Theater Thru 5/20

SAT 12 MAY / 3:00 p.m.

Itzhak Perlman in Recital LA PHIL Walt Disney Concert Hall Thru 5/14

SUN 20 MAY / 3:00 p.m.

Audra McDonald LA OPERA Dorothy Chandler Pavilion SUN 20 MAY / 7:30 p.m.

Hector Olivera in Recital LA PHIL Walt Disney Concert Hall TUE 22 MAY / 8:00 p.m.

All-Schumann LA PHIL Walt Disney Concert Hall WED 23 MAY / 8:30 p.m.

WasteLAnd: Wolfgang von Schweinitz’s Cantata REDCAT Roy And Edna Disney / Calarts Theater THU 24 MAY / 8:00 p.m.

Schumann Focus: Symphony No. 3 LA PHIL Walt Disney Concert Hall Thru 5/25 SAT 26 MAY / 12:00 p.m.

REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival REDCAT Roy And Edna Disney / Calarts Theater Thru 5/31

2018 SAT 19 MAY / 8:00 p.m.

Schumann Focus: Symphony No. 2 LA PHIL Walt Disney Concert Hall Thru 5/20

SAT 26 MAY / 8:00 p.m.

Schumann Focus: Symphony No. 4 LA PHIL Walt Disney Concert Hall Thru 5/27

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